Based on the most recent bar exam results released in December 2023, the leading law schools in the Philippines are categorized as follows:
Law Schools with more than 100 candidates:
- Ateneo de Manila University
- San Beda University
- University of the Philippines
- University of San Carlos
- University of Santo Tomas
Law Schools with 51 to 100 candidates:
- Polytechnic University of the Philippines
- University of Cebu
- Xavier University – Ateneo de Cagayan
- Saint Louis University
- University of Mindanao
Law Schools with 11 to 50 candidates:
- University of Makati
- Ateneo de Davao University
- Angeles University Foundation School of Law
- Notre Dame of Marbel University
- University of Southeastern Philippines
Law Schools with 10 or fewer candidates:
- Bicol University
- St. Mary’s College of Tagum, Inc.
- St. Thomas More School of Law and Business
- Mariano Marcos State University
- Manila Adventist College
- Western Leyte College of Ormoc City, Inc.
- St. Ferdinand College