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Title Source: Supreme Court: Bar and Board Exams as Civil Service Exams

Law: Republic Act No. 1080

Decision Date: Jun 15, 1954

Republic Act No. 1080 declares bar and board examinations as civil service exams, granting eligibility for appointment to positions in the classified service based on years of study and professional practice, with exemptions for highly specialized positions.

Law Summary

Submission of Successful Candidates and Preferential Appointment

The Clerk of the Supreme Court and the Secretary of the respective Board of Examiners must provide the Civil Service Commissioner a list of successful candidates and their general averages.
Appointment preference is given to candidates who obtain the highest ratings in their examinations.
Individuals who passed the relevant bar or board examinations prior to the enactment of this law are deemed eligible from its approval date onwards.

Rulemaking Authority

The Commissioner of Civil Service is tasked with promulgating the necessary rules and regulations for implementing this Act.

Non-prescription of Benefits

The benefits conferred by this Act shall not be subject to prescription or expiry.
This provision overrides any civil service laws or regulations to the contrary.

Effectivity

The Act takes effect immediately upon approval.

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