About the PBAC...

On May 26, 2025, the Palau Supreme Court established the Palau Bar Admissions Committee (PBAC” or “Committee”) in accordance with Article X, Section 14 of the Palau Constitution. This Committee aims to advance the legal profession, uphold justice, and promote civic development. The Committee reviews applications for admission to the Palau Bar, administers the bar exam, including any requests for rescoring, conducts the character and fitness determination process, and reviews and recommends qualified applicants to the Chief Justice for admission to the Palau Bar. Additionally, the Committee reviews and recommends to the Chief Justice whether to grant or deny any request for waiver of the Rules of Admission. Finally, the Committee will regularly review its policies and procedures for improvement.