📚 By Law Drafters
Entering the legal profession is a proud milestone for any law graduate. But before you begin your practice, enrolling with the Bar Council is a crucial step. When I went through the process, I faced several doubts, delays, and surprises. So I decided to break it down into six clear steps to help those just starting their journey.
Whether you’re confused about documents, orientation, or the AIBE, this guide has you covered.
🔹 Step 1: Collecting the Enrolment Form
To initiate the process, I needed to collect the enrolment form from the Bar Council office. For this, either a Provisional Degree Certificate or the Final Degree Certificate issued by the university was required.
✅ Tip: Carry extra photocopies of your degree, just in case.
🔹 Step 2: Form Filling & Document Collection
This step was the most detailed and time-consuming. Here’s what the form required:
- GPA and year-wise marksheets
- Migration certificate
- KYC documents (Aadhaar, PAN, etc.)
- Proof of stay
Since I was residing in a rented flat, arranging proof of stay took extra effort. I had to submit:
- A signed rent agreement
- Police verification
- Attested KYC document of the flat owner
Additionally, the enrolment form must be attested by two enrolled advocates who can vouch for your fitness to join the Bar.
✅ Tip: Connect with senior advocates early and request their attestation in advance.
🔹 Step 3: Form Submission
With all the documents and advocate attestations in place, I submitted my completed form by the end of September.
✅ Tip: Keep a soft scan of all your documents — they help if anything goes missing.
🔹 Step 4: Mandatory Bar Council Meeting
Soon after submission, I received a message regarding a mandatory orientation/induction meeting conducted by the Bar Council.
🕐 The session lasted 1–2 hours, and attendance was compulsory. It covered ethics, responsibilities, and the professional role of advocates.
✅ Tip: Attend in formal wear and carry your ID and submission receipt.
🔹 Step 5: Collection of Provisional Enrolment Certificate
After attending the meeting, I was eligible to collect my Provisional Enrolment Certificate in person from the Bar Council office.
This certificate allows you to start working under an advocate and appear in courts (subject to your state’s rules) while you prepare for the All India Bar Examination (AIBE).
🔹 Step 6: Applying for the Final Certificate (Post-AIBE)
Once you clear AIBE, you become eligible for the Certificate of Practice (CoP) — the final step in your enrolment.
🚨 Important:
Within 6 months of clearing the AIBE, you must upload your provisional certificate on the AIBE portal. This changes your status from “Pass with Undertaking” to “Pass.”
✅ Tip: Upload early to avoid unnecessary delays.
Final Thoughts from Law Drafters
The Bar Council enrolment journey may seem daunting, but with proper planning and guidance, it becomes a smooth legal rite of passage. If you’re a final-year student, recent graduate, or someone waiting to apply — save this blog and refer to it during each step.
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