Inspiring Qoute for the 2011 Bar examinees:

         Here is a perfect quote to motivate the 2011 Bar candidates to PASS that arduous exams:  

P - pray, 

A - aim High and 

S - stay Focused.
            S - shine for Jesus!

      This quote comes from an inspirational story (http://www.godswork.org/encouragement89.htm) which has a  bottom-line:

                                           Pray first before you do anything,

                                           Aim and shoot high in your goals, and
                                           Stay focused on God.

Barrister the Giver

All 6,080 Barristers are being requested to bring, “ISANG BOTENG TUBIG/ISANG DE LATA” on the last Sunday of bar exams – October 04, 2009 for the benefit of the victims of typhoon Ondoy. DLSU student council will provide donation boxes inside the campus.

My Sincere Gratitude

I just would like to express my sincere gratitude to the authors of Bar Blues: Attorneys Lat, Gamez, Bagares & Tonson for their inspiring message for the Bar candidates:  

“Don’t be too hard on yourself..., AND WHILE IT IS TOO LATE TO DO ANYTHING ABOUT THE PAST, IT’S NEVER TOO LATE TO CHANGE THE FUTURE.   What is important now is to concentrate on the task at hand and to cover lost ground.”

Tips To Pass The BAR Exams

    Below is a great article of my close friend Atty. Tina to all who are going to take the arduous HANDWRITTEN Philippine Bar Exam essays. A U.P. college alumnus who garnered an average of 90 plus % in the 2 civil service exams (Prof. and Sub-prof.) Her simplicity, soft-spoken voice and bright mind have won my admiration.

    

    During our 1^st year in law school, we were delighted to discover that our mothers were once close friends too as public school teachers in Palawan.  We both love the Desiderata poem. By the way, she is still single and available :)

BAR REVIEW TIPS
by Atty. Ma. Christina G. Castillo


Every lawyer has his or her own tips to pass THE Bar (or top it, if you wish). Allow me to share my thoughts. I hope that this will help you in any way.

Foremost, I believe that passing the Bar is an act of God. Do not commit the mistake that you can fare well on your own, but if you choose to, it's up to you.
I collected these reminders from the bar reviewers, topnotchers, professors, and my experience. What's the difference? This is my own presentation.. :)


ONE word to keep in mind for six months = F-O-C-U-S

ONE thing to pray for = WISDOM

Ask God for wisdom - this is one of my fave Bible verses, not just because of the Bar. I ask God for wisdom in my daily life so He'll guide me towards the right path.

James 1:5(KJV) - If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.

TWO things to do:
1. PRAY, as if everything depended on God
2. STUDY, as if everything depended on you


THREE things to handle efficiently:
1. time - this is the most important.
2. effort
3. money


FOUR-FOLD test:
1. physical
2. emotional/psychological
3. mental, and
4. spiritual well-being


FOUR aids as you answer the Bar:
1. wisdom
2. understanding
3. clarity of thought
4. facility of expression


I will write more pointers next time.
Good luck to the 2009 examinees!