Out of the 5,903 law graduates who took the 2009 bar exams in the Philippines, only 1,451 passed while 4,452 didn't, for a total passing rate of 24.58 per cent. The latest passing rate may already be considered low since the bar exams is considered one of the toughest in the land, but it's still higher compared to the passing rate in the 2008 bar exams which was only 20.58 per cent. There has been a delay in the announcement of the full list of successful examinees. While the Supreme Court said it will post the bar exam results at 6 p.m. today, March 26, the ... Continue Reading...