How to Become a Lawyer: Step-by-Step Guide

By Arzoo Yadav Published: 30 Nov, 2024 Image: Pinterest

Pursue Formal Course

Clear 10+2 with a minimum 45 per cent (SC, ST) from any stream Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology, Commerce, or Arts from a recognised board in India. Image: Pinterest

Entrance Examinations

Common Law Entrance Test (CLAT) AILET AP Law CET DU LLB ET PU BA LLB EE Image: Pinterest

Bachelor’s Degree Programmes

L.L.B. B.L.Sc. L.L.B. B.A. L.L.B. B.Comm. L.L.B. B.B.A. L.L.B. Image: Pinterest

Master’s Degree Programmes

LLM L.L.M. Environmental Law L.L.M. Constitutional Law L.L.M. Family Law L.L.M. International Trade and Business Law Image: Pinterest

Identifying Skills

Persistence, teamwork, commercial awareness, communication skills, organisational skills, resilience skills, problem-solving and public speaking skills. Image: Pinterest

Additional Certification Course

1. CS50's Computer Science for Lawyers 2. Jurisprudence Introduction to the Philosophy of Law 3. Corporate Lawyers Ethics Regulation and Purpose Image: Pinterest

Internship

Image: Pinterest A minimum of 12 weeks of internship is required for a 3-year course and 20 weeks for a 5-year course during legal studies.

Register with State Bar Council

You must register with the State Bar Council and appear for the exam listed below after receiving the law degree or post-bachelor degree AIBE Image: Pinterest

Certificate of Practice (CoP)

Once you have given the AIBE examination and passed it. You will get the licence to practise law and officially become a lawyer in India. Image: Pinterest More Details