Can I practice law after pursuing LLB through distance learning?

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Aarav Jain
8 years ago
Distance learning course isn't enough to practice law in India. As per the Bar Council of India's guidelines, one need to have a law degree to practice law in India. One of the prerequisite to practice in any state is to have a regular course law degree. Law course pursued through a distance learnin

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8 years ago
BCI does not allow one to practice advocacy after pursuing LLB through distance learning. One has to necessarily enrol in full time course to practice law in India. There are colleges which offer distance learning for LLB. However, it is advisable not to get enrolled for these courses if you want to

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ADVOCATE NEHA Batra
6 years ago
No, you have to attend regular course or else, you won't be given license to practice law by Bar Council of India.

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Abhishek Vikram
8 years ago
Hello everyone, Well, in order to practice law, you need to carry a law degree from a recognized university and the course must be a regular full time course. Distance learning would serve you only a degree but no licence to practice. The Bar Council of India prescribes the candidates appearing for

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Ratnesh Pareek
8 years ago
No. The answer is no. In order to practice as a lawyer in India one must have license from bar council of India and BCI does not recognise LL.B through distance learning so if you want to practice law in India you must complete LL.B as a full time course. But still, there are universities in India

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