The results of the 2008 Bar Examination has just been released. Frankly the anxiety that I felt last April 3, 2009 was nothing compared to what i felt way back April 8, 2005 when i waited for my own results. Just when i thought last year's results put thousands of lawyer wannabes dream into oblivion, this year's Bar seem to have brought back the pain, trauma and stigma of last year. Since 2005, this stigma and anxiety attack has been happening to me every year and this will have to continue for quiet sometime, until further notice (i.e. change of career path)
Each year, there are 3 persons involved..and below are my thoughts for them
1. THE BAR PASSER a.k.a ATTORNEY, COMPANYERO
- Congratulations. You have made it, among the thousands of hopefuls you belong to the chosen few who have pleased the 8 gods of the exam and earned their approval to be part of the legal profession. You have earned your keep and proved to be worth the title "ATTY." before your name
- Be thankful to those helped you, who prayed for you, supported you and believed in you. You may have taken the examination alone, but you did not get there on your own. Learn to look back to where you come from, go back to your roots and say a word of gratitude to those who have made it easy for you
- Learn to be humble even though your heart is bursting with victory and happiness. Never let your success get to your system, just because you are a lawyer, does not make you any better than the rest of mankind
- Live by your oath for the rest of your life. Good luck and God bless, because you will still need it.
- Pay it forward and welcome to IBP CEBU CITY :)
2. TO THOSE WHO HAVE NOT BEEN TOO FORTUNATE THIS YEAR
- It may be painful and frustrating..but just because it is, it does not mean it should be. We do not shout ADELANTE! for nothing, we say it because we mean it.. Go on and move forward. Take it again.
- Do not be discouraged with failure, that is part of life and it makes you savor the sweetness of victory that awaits you.
- Just as it is said in the book Twelfth Angel by Og Mandino, "never, never, never, never, never give up!" so must you
- God has a plan for you.. you just have to believe and trust.
- Call me or see me in skul (USJR Graduate or Recoletos Reviewee or anyone reading this). Let me know how we can help you. I would be glad to help you.
3. TO THIS YEAR'S BARRISTERS
- Draw inspiration from the success of those who came before you. Remember, that if they can do it, so can you.
- The results have may put added pressure on you, but you just have to deal with it. Remember always that you draw your own destiny.
- Keep the faith and continue to be prayerful. Ask anyone who passed, and they will always tell you to pray... and so pray you must.
- Good luck and God Bless.. you will soon be a lawyer. And so next year, please refer to item (1)
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