Bar Examinations Passing Marks Act

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Republic Act No. 972: Bar Examinations Passing Marks Act

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Title Supreme Court: Bar Examinations Passing Marks Act

Law: Republic Act No. 972

Decision Date: Jun 21, 1953

Republic Act No. 972 establishes the passing marks for bar examinations from 1946 to 1955, allowing candidates who meet specific general average scores to be admitted to the Philippine Bar, with a minimum grade requirement of 50% in any subject.

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Recognition of Passing Grades in Subjects for Future Examinations

Declares that any candidate who has obtained at least 75% in any subject in any bar examination after July 4, 1946, is considered to have passed that subject.
These passing grades in individual subjects are recognized for subsequent bar examinations and included in computation of the candidate’s general average for those future examinations.

Effectivity of the Law

The Act became effective immediately upon its approval on June 21, 1953.
It was enacted without the need for executive approval, emphasizing legislative authority in setting bar examination standards.

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