3. If A is a Fourth Year Student in SY 2020-21, but unfortunately fails some subjects in fourth year and fails again the following year, so that he can graduate only in 2023, is he required to undergo CLEP? When is he going to take up CLEP, if he was not able to take up CLEP previously? SY 2022-23?

by | Jun 24, 2021

If A will take the bar examinations in 2023 or later, he/she is required to undergo CLEP. He/She may take up CLEP any time prior to taking the 2023 or later bar examinations.

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Please refer to Sec. 14 of the Rule re: Effectivity – 

This rule shall take effect at the start of Academic Year2 020-2021 following its publication in two (2) newspapers of general circulation. The requirements under second paragraph of Section 5, Rule 138 as amended by A.M. No. 19-03-24-SC dated June 25, 2019 shall apply to bar examination applicants commencing the 2023 bar examinations.