After doing BA LLB, how to become an advocate?

Internship: After completing the classroom courses, you will have to do a mandatory internship as per the norms set by the specific institution. Enrolment with State Bar Council: The final step to becoming a lawyer is to enrol yourself as an advocate in any of the state bar councils regulated by the Advocates Act 1961. The State Bar Councils do not have a uniform process of registration. After registration, you must clearAll India Bar Examination (AIBE). The exam is conducted by Bar Council of India, and once you clear it, you get a certificate of practice. The test assesses your basic analytical capabilities and your knowledge of the law. After completing LLB, you can either choose to start practising, or you can continue with studies. You can opt for an LLM course to get in-depth knowledge in your area of interest. Difference between a Lawyer and an Advocate We often use the terms lawyer and advocate interchangeably, however, there is a difference between the two. After completing your LLB course, you become a lawyer. However, you are still not an advocate. To become an advocate, you will have to enrol yourself with any State Bar Council and clear the India Bar Examination (AIBE)as explained above.

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