TO THE BARRISTERS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN PHILIPPINES
Future brethren in the profession, conquer your fear, be calm and enjoy your examinations. Remember that we need you to administer justice and fulfill our duties not only to our clients but also to the courts, the profession, and the public.
Your law school journey was the survival of the fittest. The mere fact that you were able to handle successfully and overcome the emotional and mental struggles of law school is a testament to your grit, dedication, and hard work. Let that jumpstart you in your pursuit of becoming a full-fledged lawyer. Always keep the end goal in mind. Hold on to what inspired and motivated you to reach this far. Have faith and believe in yourself. You are not there for no reason. Let your faith, dream, and passion drive you to achieve your goal.
Dear barristers, you suffered a lot of mind-twisting experiences in your law journeys like a lonely tree amid unending storms, like a thirsty chameleon that landed on a deserted island of sufferings and struggles. But it all makes sense when you face the last challenge to get the so-called A-T-T-Y dot; be guided by the shore of hope and power of faith, pray, believe, and trust in yourselves that you can defeat and hurdle the BAR Exam Dragon.
Soon, you will be living your life-long dream future paneros and paneras.
~Atty. Kent Alvin L. Guzman
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