How to get Certificate of Practice after passing AIBE 2023?

The All India Bar Examination (AIBE) Certificate of Practice (CoP) is given to attorneys who pass the test (AIBE). A nationwide test called the AIBE is given to those who want to practise law in India to assess their aptitude. 

The Bar Council of India has the power to organise the AIBE test (BCI). On March 30, 2022, it published the Certificate of Practice (CoPs) for AIBE XVI (16) 2021. Candidates can obtain a digital copy of their Certificate of Practice (CoP) using the AIBESCOPE app, which is the official AIBE app and is accessible on both Android and iOS devices. 

The AIBE XVII (17) 2022 CoPs will be made public shortly after the test has been completed.

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Criteria for getting Certificate of Practice

The Bar Council of India has provided a list of the requirements that must be met in order to be qualified to write and register for the test.

• You should have finished either a five-year integrated LLB programme or a four-year BA LLB programme.
• There is no set minimum age requirement to take the AIBE test.
• There is no set limit on how many times you may take the test. The AIBE test, however, is often offered twice a year.

One of the most crucial requirements for people who want to practise law in the nation is the AIBE certificate of practice. Candidates from any of the three groups, however, are permitted to sit for the AIBE test.

• Senior Attorneys
• Attorneys who have completed the law programme but have yet to be included on the list of non-practising attorneys.
• The lawyers who want to register as advocates with the Supreme Court.

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How to Get the AIBE Certificate of Practice?

Those who are determined to be qualified according to the AIBE requirements are qualified to take the AIBE test and get an AIBE certificate of practice. The procedures for obtaining the AIBE certificate of practice are detailed in the following section.

• Go to the BCI website to register for the AIBE test.
• Write the AIBE test at the assigned exam location and on the specified date and time.
• Compare your scores to the AIBE cut-off scores established for your category.
• Visit the BCI's official website to check the official announcement of the results.
• To obtain the AIBE practice certificate after passing the exam, you must go to the state's Bar Council of India.

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How to Enroll with the State Bar Council?

You must acquire the enrollment form from your particular State Bar Council in order to join the State Bar Council. Pay the form fees first and keep the receipt for the costs. The process to join the State Bar Council is as follows:

• After receiving the necessary form, candidates must submit it with supporting documentation.
• Additionally, they must pay the designated enrollment fees, which include different monies.

The following are only a few of the documents needed to join the State Bar Council:

• Passing certificate for law school
• Mark sheets for all semesters' legal exams
• In the event that there is a break in normal schooling, applicants should be assigned certain obligations.
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Benefits of AIBE Certificate of Practice

Each year, the AIBE test is given to see if you possess the necessary skill set to practise law. After finishing a recognised law school's law course, you are eligible to take the test. The Bar Council of India will only issue COPs to people who pass the AIBE. 

The main advantages of the AIBE Certificate of Practice are listed in the following section.

• The AIBE COP ensures that any attorneys on the Bar Council of India's list of registered advocates who no longer desire to practise law are removed.
• Under the Advocates Act, those who possess an AIBE certificate of practice are qualified to hold office on State Bar Councils and other elected organisations.
• You can connect with active advocates if you hold an AIBE certificate of practice, which is crucial for this line of work.
• All the advantages and privileges applicable to an Indian advocate are yours if you possess the AIBE certificate of practice.

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