LEGAL EDUCATION BOARD

Suite 1102, Ermita Center Building Office Order No. 2017-00-130

1350 Roxas Boulevard, Ermita
Manila 1000, Philippines

1 March 2017

For : ALL CONCERNED

From : The Chairman

Subject : PRESCRIBING THE REQUIREMENTS AND GUIDELINES FOR AVAILING OF EXEMPTION

FROM PHILSAT PURSUANT TO SECTION 10 OF LEBMO NO. 7, SERIES OF 2016.

For purposes of implementing Section 10 of LEB Memorandum Order No. 7, Series of 2016, the
following requirements and guidelines shall be followed for availing of exemption from the Philippine Law
School Admission Test (PhiLSAT):

1. Exemption qualifications. To qualify for exemption from taking the PhiLSAT, an individual must
possess all the following qualifications:
a. Completed a bachelors degree with graduation honors; AND
b. Awarded with professional civil service eligibility (Honor Graduate Eligibility) as an honor graduate
pursuant to PD No. 907.
2. Exemption period. The exemption from taking the PhiLSAT is valid only for a period of two (2)
academic years after graduation from college.
3. Requirements. To avail of the exemption, the following requirements shall be submitted directly to
the LEB:
a. Notarized and duly accomplished application form (downloadable from the LEB website);
b. Notarized certification from the School/University Registrar (downloadable from LEB website);
and
c. Original or certified true copy of the Honor Graduate Eligibility Certificate issued by the Civil
Service Commission
4. Application period. The application for exemption may be filed anytime, subject to thirty (30) days
processing period. The examinee shall bear the responsibility of claiming the approval document from
the LEB office.
5. Approving authority. The LEB Chairman shall approve all applications that meet with the
requirements of LEBMO No. 7, s.2016 and this Office Order.

Issued this 1st day of March, 2017 in the City of Manila.

(sgd.)
EMERSON B. AQUENDE

Telephone Nos.: 567-4992 to 94 Telefax No.: 567-4995 Email: legaleducationboard@ymail.com Website: www.leb.gov.ph