Bar Council of Delhi: Registration, Eligibility and Fees

Want to enrol in the Bar Council of Delhi after LLB? Check out the steps to Bar Council of Delhi registration, fees, and other important details in this article. Learn all about the State Bar Council of Delhi here. 

Bar Council of Delhi

The Bar Council of Delhi (BCD) is a regulatory body that represents lawyers practising law in capital city. It was formed in 1961 under the Advocates Act, 1961. The member lawyers represent it in the meetings of the "Bar Council of India," which frames professional rules, regulations, and etiquette for all practising lawyers in India. 

To practise law in the Union Territory of Delhi as an advocate, all lawyers have to enrol. Know all about it including its functions, steps and fees to enrol in it, and the current list of advocates enrolled.

Functions of Bar Council of Delhi 

The functions of the Bar Council of Delhi have been listed below: 

• To admit persons as advocates on its roll
• To prepare and maintain such roll
• To entertain and determine cases of misconduct against advocates on its roll
• To safeguard the rights, privileges and interest of advocates
• To promote the growth of Bar Associations for the purposes of effective implementation of the welfare schemes
• To promote and support law reform
• To conduct seminars
• To organise legal aid to the poor
• To manage and invest the funds of the Bar Council
• To provide for the election of its members
• To visit and inspect Universities
• A State Bar Council (includind BCD) may form one or more funds in the for the given objectives:

Giving financial assistance to organise welfare schemes

Giving legal aid or advice in accordance with the rules

Why do I need to Enrol in Bar Council of Delhi? 

Individuals who want to become advocates after passing a 3-year LLB or 5-year LLB first need to register with a State Bar Council in India. Then, they need to appear and qualify for the All India Bar Examination (AIBE).. Once they pass the exam, BCI will give them a Certificate of Practice."  Thus, if you want to work as an advocate in Delhi, you will have to register with the Delhi State Bar Council. This registration process is the first step to becoming a litigator in Delhi. 

How to Become an Advocate After 5-year LLB / LLB?

Documents Required for Registration to Bar Council of Delhi 

The following documents are required to register for the State Bar Coucil of Delhi:

• Class 10 and Class 12 marksheets
• LLB passing certificate

For 3yr LLB - Graduation degree certificate + LLB degree certificate

For 5yr LLB - Degree certificate / Provisional certificate

• Latest passport size photo in formal lawyer attire
• Attendance cum character certificate
• Photo ID card
• Self attested residence proof
• Rent agreement if you are not a resident of Delhi
• Gap affidavit if there is gap between your LLB passing year and bar registration year
• Affidavit of intended place of practice

Eligibility for Bar Council of Delhi Registration

• Candidates must have passed 5-year LLB or 3-year LLB

   

• No minimum requirements of marks

• No minimum or maximum age limit 

How to Enrol in Bar Council of Delhi?

To enroll to the Bar Council of Delhi, use the following steps: 

Purchase an online registration / application 

Purchase the application or registration form from the Office of the Bar Council of Delhi by paying INR 1000. The addresses of the offices from which the forms can be purchased are mentioned below: 

Fill out the application form and submit it

Applicants are required to fill out all the areas available in the application form of the Bar Council of Delhi. 

Security of Application form

In the third step, the members of the enrollment committee of BCD scrutinise the applications and then submit them to the office of the committee.

Issuing ID cards and enrollment numbers

Applicants whose applications are approved by the enrollment committee can obtain their ID cards and enrollment numbers. They can practise law in Delhi. 

Bar Council of Delhi: Fee Structure

Check out the regsitration fee and other fees for the Bar Council of Delhi below: 

The enrolment fees for the Bar Council of Delhi is INR 600. However, the cost of Bar Council of Delhi registration form is INR 1000. Check out fees of all the important services provided by BCD below: 

Fees for 5-year LLB and 3-year LLB Graduates

Fees for Retired Persons of Age 45 and Above

Scope of Working as an Advocate for Bar Council of Delhi

Working as an advocate associated with the Bar Council of Delhi offers a wide range of opportunities and benefits that can significantly enhance your legal career. The scope is diverse, involving roles in legal representation, advisory functions, regulatory affairs, and contributions to the broader legal community. The details about the scope are mentioned below:

• Legal Representation and Advisory Roles
• Disciplinary Proceedings
• Public Service and Legal Advocacy
• Judicial Aspirations