Five UST examinees place in Top 20 of 2025 Bar exams

Alvin Murcia·7 January 2026, 9:35 pm

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Five examinees from the University of Santo Tomas (UST) placed in the Top 20 of the 2025 Bar examinations.

Faculty of Civil Law Dean Nilo Divina expressed gratitude for the results, calling the achievement “a testament to the dedication of our students, the tireless commitment of our faculty, and the support of the Dominican Fathers, families and mentors.”

He added that the faculty’s guiding principle is to “study as if everything depends on study, and pray as if everything depends on prayer,” thanking everyone who supported the students throughout their preparation.

"We thank God for His grace, and we thank everyone who believed, worked hard, and prayed with us. This honor belongs to the entire Thomasian community. Deo Omnis Gloria. Go USTe," he concluded his statement.