Can I practice law after pursuing LLB through distance learning?

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 learning is only for knowledge sake. Through distance learning, one can understand law, but cannot practice. Such courses are offered for people interested in understanding law. There are many people who are interested in understanding law, so that they are not be fooled by lawyers or advocates. Whereas, some people do it for their own long pending litigation, so that they can understand law and its nuisances. Such courses make citizens more aware about law prevalent India.

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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 practice law in India.

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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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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 Bar exams to carry a degree having a full time course of 3 years or 5 years. The candidates will then be eligible to appear for Bar exams and then successfully clearing the exam shall fetch you a licence to practice. Thus, a distance learning course would be of nice if you wish to practice law in India.

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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 which offer LL.B as distance learning course. Here is the list: <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.delhilawacademy.com/study-llb-in-distance-learning-mode/" style='word-wrap:break-word;'>http://www.delhilawacademy.com/study-llb-in-distance-learning-mode/</a>

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