SLU named 4th top-performing law school in 2025 Bar exams

Baguio City, Philippines – Law graduates from Saint Louis University (SLU) delivered the fourth highest passing percentage in the 2025 Bar Examinations, according to results released by the Supreme Court on January 7.

The Saint Louis University School of Law (SOL) earned an 83.33% passing rate in one of the country’s toughest exams, placing the university at number 4 in the 11–50 examinees category. This performance maintained SLU’s standing from the 2024 Bar Examination, where it was also ranked as the fourth top-performing school.

Additionally, among first-time candidates in the 11–50 examinees category, SLU ranked as the second top-performing law school nationwide, achieving a 97.14% passing rate in the 2025 Bar.

Taking pride in the consistent excellence of its School of Law, SLU commended the department and its new batch of lawyers, saying: “This success recognizes SLU SOL’s dedication to excellence in legal education in the region and the nation. Congratulations to the Louisian lawyers and the Saint Louis University School of Law community!”

The 2025 Bar was taken by 11,420 examinees across the country, with SLU serving as one of the testing centers, accommodating 1,200 takers—the third highest number of examinees in any center.

Of the total takers, 48.98%, or 5,594, passed and are set to take their oath as full-fledged lawyers soon.