Online Coaching Atty.

Ralph Sarmiento
Online Coaching & Mentoring on Bar Exam Answering Techniques for the Philippine Bar Exams
The first run for the 2017 Bar exams will begin on December 5, 2016. Click Sign Upto register.
What is this Online Clinic & Coaching?
This is the original and the first individualized online workshop on the Art of Answering Bar Exam Questions for the Philippine Bar
Examinations. It is based on the theory that passing the Bar Exams requires three Ls: Language, Logic and Law. However, what Bar
takers usually focus on is a review of the Law only, often taking the other two Ls, Language and Logic, for granted. So, this online
clinic seeks to supplement your regular Bar Review with individualized diagnostics and coaching on the proper way to answer Bar
Exam essay problems and questions.
What is the goal?
The goal is not to teach you what the law is, but how to answer Bar Exam essay questions. It will be a clinic in the sense that we will
try to diagnose and find solutions to your problems in answering Bar Exam questions, be they related to English grammar and
composition, issue-spotting, logic and reasoning, or the way you present your answers.
Who conducts the clinic?
I single-handedly conduct the clinic based on my experience in teaching Bar Exam Techniques in different Bar review centers since
2002, and in checking thousands of exam notebooks as a law professor since 1998. I do not accredit others to do it to ensure the quality
of the checking and critiquing of answers. I do this only on the side, and thats why I can only accept a limited number of Bar takers or
students depending on what my schedule allows.
How much is the registration fee?
The registration fee is a one-time, non-refundable amount of P3,000 only. However, I reserve the right to change this rate at any time.
How to register?
You can register by text, PM, or email. Click Sign Up for instructions.
After submitting your registration, we will contact you within the day if you registered by text, or within a day or two if you registered
by PM or email, to confirm availability of a slot, and for further instructions to complete your registration.text, or within a day or two if
you registered by PM or email, to confirm availability of a slot, and for further instructions to complete your registration.text, or within
a day or two if you registered by PM or email, to confirm availability of a slot, and for further instructions to complete
your registration.text, or within a day or two if you registered by PM or email, to confirm availability of a slot, and for further
instructions to complete your registration.
Will my identity & performance be treated as confidential?
Yes, your identity, answers, performance in the online coaching and the other personal information you provide shall be treated as
private and confidential. For more information about this matter, please read the Privacy Statement Policy found at the bottom of this
page.
How does it work?
The program normally consists of 12 exercises, which I will email one at a time with the corresponding instructions. Each exercise
covers a different type of Bar problem. After receiving your answers, I will give you feedback, comments, tips, and suggestions based
on your own unique problems that we discover in your answers.
What is the schedule?
It depends on your own time and schedule. You can register and begin the workshop any time it is convenient to you. If you submit
your answers to the exercises promptly and regularly, you can complete the program in about 6 to 8 weeks. However, during the preBar review months I prefer to conduct the clinic in batches as I can only accept a limited number that I can handle.
Is this a Bar Review?
No, this online clinic is not a Bar review. Its purely an online workshop on answering Bar exam essay problems. I only discuss legal
provisions and principles only insofar as they become relevant to the exercises. So, the focus of the coaching is on the presentation,
grammar and reasoning used in answering, not much on the subjects or substance of the answers.
Should you be online at some specific time?
No, you can simply answer at your own convenience and time after receiving each exercise. There is no deadline in submitting answers
so you are in control of your pacing.
Is this coaching also open to law students?
Yes, you have to learn the art of answering Bar exam questions as early as possible. The earlier you learn this art, the more you would
become a master of it by the time you take the Bar Exam. However, this coaching requires that you already have a working knowledge
of the fundamental concepts of Constitutional Law, Criminal Law, and Civil Law, and so you should at least be in your second year in
law school.
Are suggested answers given?
Yes, when I give my feedback on your answers, I also give suggested answers. When the exercises given are actual Bar Exam
questions, I also give an actual answer from a Bar topnotcher, which provides for a great learning experience.
Do the exercises follow the sequence of Bar subjects?
No, this is not a Bar review so the exercises do not follow the sequence of subjects in the Bar Exams. Instead, they follow a particular
sequence of lessons and tips on the Art of Answering Bar Exam Questions.

How soon would you receive the feedback for your answer?
I try to check & send my feedback the following day. However, during busy days like when I have out-of-town lectures or when I have
some pleading deadlines to meet, it might take around 3 to 5 working days before the feedback could be sent.
Is handwriting also checked?
Yes, if you think you have a problem with your handwriting & want me to have a look at it, then you may send me some samples of
your handwriting like scanned copies of your previous exam booklets in law school, and I will give you my feedback and suggestions.
Should the exercises be answered based on stock knowledge only?
Ideally, you should answer the exercises based on your stock knowledge. However, if you find them difficult, you may always check
your notes and study the applicable law and jurisprudence before answering. The purpose of this online clinic is not to test your legal
knowledge and recall of legal provisions and principles, but your skill in answering questions the proper way. Whats important is that
you close your notes and references during the actual writing of your answer.
Does my registration expire?
Technically, it does not expire. You may go slow or go fast depending on your own time and convenience. In case you get busy and you
cant answer the exercises regularly, you can simply stop for a while and just continue when you have the time. However, since I will
be accepting another batch of enrollees for the following Bar Exam year, I expect you to finish the exercises within a year from signing
up. But if you plan to defer, just inform me and well move your coaching to another year.
Is there a guarantee that you will pass the Bar after this coaching?
No, there is no guarantee. Passing the Bar Exams involves a lot of variables. But this online clinic will help you improve on one of the
important variables, that is, your skill in presenting your answer the topnotchers way.
Enrollees of my Online Coaching who successfully passed the 2015 Bar Exams:
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ABAD, Rachel Ann Katrina San Beda College
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ALICANDO, Krister Shaun Prinz Far Eastern University (FEU)
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ALIVIO, Hanes Louise University of San Jose Recoletos (USJ-R)
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ALVAREZ, Ma. Jessa University of the Philippines (UP)
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ANDERSON, Mandy Therese Ateneo de Manila University
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ARUGAY, Glory Grace San Beda Alabang
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BAGGAY, Joefer University of the Cordilleras
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BALLESTA, Ma. Norma San Beda College
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BALTAZAR, Kimberly New Era University
10. BANIQUED, Janet University of the Cordilleras
11. BANZON, Kris Marian Ateneo de Davao University
12. BASAN, Emelita University of Perpetual Help System DALTA
13. BAUTISTA, Sid Angelo De La Salle University (DLSU)
14. BAYON, Paula Bianca University of the Cordilleras
15. BELDEROL, John Alexander Bukidnon State University
16. BIALA, Dan Paul University of the Cordilleras
17. BIDES, Reden Saint Louis University (SLU)
18. BUNA CRUZ, Greta University of the Cordilleras
19. BUSTONERA, Maria Carmela University of Santo Tomas (UST)
20. CABALLERO, Krisna Samantha Ateneo de Davao University
21. CALMARES, Ian San Beda College
22. CAMPILLA, Adrian San Beda College
23. CARINGAL, Kristia Lorraine Far Eastern University (FEU)
24. CIRUELOS, Mary Grace Far Eastern University (FEU)
25. COBARRUBIAS, Maria Graciela Arellano University
26. CORRALES, Marlon San Beda College
27. COSICO, Michiko San Beda Alabang
28. CUA, Michael Pio Ateneo de Manila University
29. DATUDACULA-GURO, Farhana Notre Dame University
30. DAYAG, Richard Saint Louis University (SLU)
31. DAYTO, Mary Grace Aquinas University
32. DE LOS SANTOS, Marifel Far Eastern University (FEU)
33. DE LUMEN, Ramonchito Arellano University
34. DELA MERCED, Nicu Philippine Christian University (PCU)
35. DELDIO, Manuel Arellano University
36. DIZON-CATBAGAN, Ma. Liberty Rio Philippine Christian University (PCU)
37. DUREZA, Christy Theresa Bernadette Cor Jesu College
38. DY, Zara Marie Silliman University
39. ESPIRITU, Peter Guan De La Salle University (DLSU)
40. ESTRADA, Nestonel Saint Louis University (SLU)
41. ESTRADA-BANIQUED, Rona University of the Cordilleras
42. FANTILANAN, Chary Lou University of Santo Tomas (UST)
43. FERNANDEZ, Jessa Mariz San Beda College
44. FLORETE, Mary Christine Salome University of Iloilo (UI)
45. GALLEGO, Rajane University of San Carlos (USC)
46. GALVEZ, Genaro San Beda Alabang
47. GARAY, Florentine Bukidnon State University
48. GARONG, Daisy Mae University of San Carlos (USC)
49. GERONG, Dael Churchill College of Maasin

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GIVERO, Katrina Kris Gabrielle Ateneo de Davao University

GUIFAYA, Florence Kathleen University of Santo Tomas (UST)
GUILLERMO, Marvic Vonn University of Mindanao (UM)
HADJIUSMAN, Jamalodin Mindanao State University (MSU)
JADAP, Daughnilen Bukidnon State University
KING, Kathleen Anne University of St. La Salle (USLS)
LADOT, Delight University of San Jose Recoletos (USJ-R)
LAGROSAS, Sheryl Christine Ateneo de Manila University
LAMEN-LEGANO, Florence Gay University of the Cordilleras
LAUBAN, Norhussien Ateneo de Davao University
MACATUNO, Honey Leth University of the East (UE)
MATEO, Jemen Cordillera Career Development College
NEYRA, Prince Arthur University of Mindanao (UM)
PABICO, Kristine Manuel S. Enverga University Foundation
PALMONES, Eloisa Far Eastern University (FEU)
PASCUA, Marvin Cagayan State University
PIO-MEDEZ, Josie Northeastern College
PONGAS, Mike Burton University of the Cordilleras
QUINTANA, Retzelyn Mae Cor Jesu College
REGIDOR, Romylyn Pagadian Capitol College
RILLON, Ruth Maureen DLSU-FEU Consortium
ROJAS, Ralph Anderson San Beda College
ROMARATE, Geralyn Andres Bonifacio College
SAGUIN, Rogelio Jr. Western Mindanao State University (WMSU).
SALAS, Pearl Joy Father Saturnino Urios University
SALIZON, Benedic University of San Jose Recoletos (USJ-R)
SALLY, Ferdinand University of Baguio
SERASPI, Chinky Dane University of Santo Tomas (UST)
SEVILLA, Prince Junel Misamis University
SUBA, Nasrifa Mindanao State University (MSU)
SUPE, Mary Hariette San Sebastian College Recoletos
TABILISMA, Marlon Tarlac State University
TAGUINOD-MAGGAY, Tshaine Cagayan State University
URSAL, Ernesto University of San Jose Recoletos (USJ-R)
UY, Paul Angelo Isabela State University
VALENZUELA, Chery Sheil University of St. La Salle (USLS)
VILCHES, Gian Frances Nicole Arellano University
VILLANUEVA, Joeyfer Cor Jesu College
VILLORDON, Barwin Scott Far Eastern University (FEU)

Enrollees of my Online Coaching who successfully passed the 2014 Bar Exams:
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Alonzo, Katherine Cor Jesu College
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Arellano, Alvin Anthony Cagayan State University
3.
Atitiw, Victor Corpus Saint Louis University
4.
Aton, Carla Zoila University of San Carlos
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Balt, Al-rashid Mindanao State University
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Bareng, Shiel Joy New Era University
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Birao, Emmanuel University of San Carlos
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Brillantes, Constanza University of Santo Tomas
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Chaguile, Michelle Arellano University
10. Co, Joahn Far Eastern University
11. Conde, Eduard University of San Carlos
12. De Guia, Anne Rose University of Santo Tomas
13. Doria, Loreto Bohol Institute of Technology
14. Dumalasa, Sean Paulo University of Nueva Caceres
15. Endaluz, Marie Jourgen Ateneo de Manila
16. Fernandez, Antonio Timothy Louis University
17. Galagar, Philip Ateneo de Davao
18. Hirang-Olave, Katrina Isabel Lyceum of the Philippines
19. Javia-Rodriquez, Jean Violette University of Perpetual Help
20. Kalang-ad, Manuel University of Cordilleras
21. Laurito, Karen Far Eastern University
22. Lingao, Cherrylette San Beda College
23. Lo, Rhodora University of St. La Salle
24. Madrid, Kristoffer Gabriel University of the Philippines
25. Magbanua, Mary Angela University of St. La Salle
26. Mandigma-Aguila, Jenny Arellano University
27. Millena, Rebeca San Beda College
28. Monsanto-Nedamo, Kristine Athena University of Cebu
29. Moraa, Aimee University of Northeastern Philippines
30. Nepomuceno, Tarcila Arellano University
31. Nuega, Gregory Andan University of San Jose-Recoletos
32. Nuestro, Noel University of Batangas
33. Orcullo, Hazel Beth Ateneo de Davao
34. Pangan, Ma. Angela Angeles University Foundation
35. Quinto, Ramiila San Beda College
36. Saquilabon, Christian Lel Far Eastern University

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Singco, Jon University of San Carlos

Suarez-Rotugal, Arra Jolly University of Nueva Caceres
Suyu, Richard Cagayan State University
Tabugon, Jonathan Cor Jesu College

Enrollees of my Online Coaching who successfully passed the 2013 Bar Exams:
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Apdua, Arnold University of the East
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Bautista, Alvin Bulacan State University
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Borigas, Mickel University of Batangas
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Busangilan, Mira Ciele Bulacan State University
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Calimbas, Monica Cor Jesu University
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Cortez, Ailyn Arellano University
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Duque, Bernice Michelle Silliman University
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Fernandez, Trisha Isabelle University of the Philippines
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Kwok, Maris Donna San Beda College
10. Laio, Arfil Joy University of St. La Salle
11. Lucero, Ian Kenneth University of San Jose-Recoletos
12. Nacua, Bernadine University of San Carlos
13. Pablo-Nepomuceno, Czarina San Beda College
14. Pe-Benito, Armi Christie Saint Louis University
15. Pichay, Olivia Emmanuelle Ateneo de Manila University
16. Roldan-Advincula, Michelle Cor Jesu University
17. Seor, Nes Patrick San Beda College Alabang
18. Silva, Julie Ann University of Santo Tomas
19. Tan, Ma. Donnabel University of the Philippines
20. Tepora, Marian Perpetual Help College
21. Uy, Herazeus Christine University of Santo Tomas
22. Villalobos, Maria Kamille Lyceum University
About Me
I am a product of the public elementary school system in Minalin, Pampanga. I did not grow up speaking English as a 1st language. In
fact, English was my weakest subject from my grade school to my pre-law years. But in my wish to steal a slot in the top 10 of the Bar
Exams, I turned English into one of my strongest weapons in the Bar exams. I have found that answering Bar exam questions is an art.
It is not an inborn skill. You must learn the techniques, rules and strategies and master them through constant practice and
exercises. After learning the art and using it in law school, I have graduated Magna Cum Laude in 1997 with a grade point average
of 1.33 from the University of St. La Salle in Bacolod City. And after mastering the art and using it in the Bar exams, I now hold
the singular distinction of being the first Bar Topnotcher from La Sallian law school after placing 10th in the 1997 Bar Exams with a
grade of 86.825.
Contact Me:

Email me: attyralph@gmail.com

PM me: https://www.facebook.com/attyralph

Text me: +639209387440

Privacy Statement Policy:
We are committed to safeguarding your privacy. The personal information you furnish through this web page shall be treated as private
and confidential. Your real name & name on Facebook shall be used for verification of your identity only. Your contact details, on the
other hand, shall be used only in relation to the conduct of the online coaching or in responding to your queries. Your other information
(age, gender, law school, year level, year graduated, and no. of times you have previously taken the Bar exams) shall be used only for
understanding and assessing your performance and progress in the online coaching. We will neither sell nor give away your personal
data to any third party without your knowledge and consent. However, we reserve the right to congratulate you publicly after you pass
the Bar exams by including your name and law school in the list of passers from the online coaching program.

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The first run for the 2017 Bar exams will begin on December 5, 2016.
Note: For the registration fee and the terms & conditions, and to know how the online clinic is conducted, please read
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