Bar Council of Gujarat: Registration, Eligibility, Fees

Want to become an advocate in Gujarat? Check out the steps to enrol in the Bar Council of Gujarat, eligibility, enrolment fee and complete guide to becoming an advocate in Gujarat in this article. 

Bar Council of Gujarat: Registration, Eligibility, Fee

The Bar Council of Gujarat is an "Autonomous Statutory Body" that was formed on August 16, 1961, under the Advocates Act, 1961 to represent lawyers practicing law in Gujarat. It holds significant powers, duties and functions to comply with its statutory duties as per the Advocates Act, 1961, the Gujarat Advocates’ Welfare Fund Act, 1961 and the rules formed and imposed by the "Bar Council of India." The number of advocates is increasing in Gujarat. Thus, the number of advocates enrolling in the Bar Council of Gujarat is increasing rapidly. If you also want to enrol in the State Bar Council of Gujarat, this article is for you. In this article, Shiksha has described how to register with the Bar Council of Gujarat and the eligibility and fee for this registration. It also mentions the list of advocates in the Bar Council of Gujarat and the functions of this organisation. 

Bar Council of Gujarat Functions

As per Section 6 of Advocates Act, 1961, the Bar Council of Gujarat has the following functions: 

1. The functions of a State Bar Council shall be:

• 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 interests of advocates on its roll;
• To promote the growth of Bar Associations for the purposes of effective implementation of the welfare schemes referred to in clause (a) of sub-section (2) of this section and clause (a) of sub-section (2) of Section 7;]
• To promote and support law reform;
• To conduct seminars and organise talks on legal topics by–eminent jurists and publish journals and papers of legal interest;
• To organise legal aid to the poor in the prescribed manner;
• To manage and invest the funds of the Bar Council;
• To provide for the election of its members;
• To visit and inspect Universities in accordance with the directions given under clause (i) of sub-section (1) of Section 7
• To perform all other functions conferred on it by or under this Act,
• To do all other things necessary for discharging the aforesaid functions.

2. A State Bar Council may constitute one or more funds in the prescribed manner for the purpose of –

• Giving financial assistance to organise welfare schemes for the indigent, disabled or other advocates;
• Giving legal aid or advice in accordance with the rules made in this behalf.
• Establishing law libraries.

3. A State Bar Council may receive any grants, donations, gifts or benefactions for all or any of the purposes specified in subsection (2) which shall be credited to the appropriate fund or funds constituted under that sub-section.

Why do I need to register with the Bar Council of Gujarat? 

Before enrolling with the State Bar Council of Gujarat, you need to know why you need to register with this organisation. If you want to become an advocate and practice law in Gujarat, it is mandatory to register with the Bar Council of Gujarat after passing a 5-year LLB or 3-year LLB. Then, first, you will have to take and pass the All India Bar Examination (AIBE) and obtain a "Certificate of Practice" (COP). After receiving this COP, you can work as an individual advocate or a junior advocate under senior advocates. Therefore, registering with the Bar Council of Gujarat is the first step to becoming an advocate in the state.

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Bar Council of Gujarat Registration

The complete process to enrol in the Bar Council of Gujarat is mentioned below:

Documents Required for Registration with the Bar Council of Gujarat

Before enrolling in the Bar Council of Gujarat, you must have the following documents:

• Class 10th marksheet and passing certificate
• Class 12th marksheet and passing certificate
• Employment certificate (if required, only for those who are / were working professionals)
• 3-year / 5-year LLB marksheet and passing certificate
• Latest passport-size photo in formal attire of a lawyer
• Photo ID proof such as an Aadhaar Card, Passport or PAN Card
• Self-attested address / residence proof
• Rent agreement (only for those who live in a rented house in Gujarat and have the signature of their landlord on the copy of the rent agreement)
• An affidavit justifying the gap between the passing year of a 3-year / 5-year LLB and the year of enrollment in the Bar Council of Gujarat (if any gap is there).

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• AIBE Application Form
• AIBE Preparation 
• AIBE Syllabus
• AIBE Pattern

Bar Council of Gujarat Registration Eligibility

To register for the Bar Council of Gujarat, candidates must have passed a 5-year LLB or 3-year LLB. They also need to note that there are no minimum marks in LLB required for registration. There is no minimum or maximum age limit to register with the Bar Council of Gujarat.

Steps to Enrol in the Bar Council of Gujarat

The following steps can help you register for the Bar Council of Gujarat:

1. Download the enrollment form: To start the process of registration with the Bar Council of Gujarat, you first need to visit the website of this state bar council. Then, you need to download the enrollment form. For your convenience, a link to the website of the Bar Council of Gujarat has been provided below. To provide you with an understanding of the form of the Bar Council of Gujarat, a pdf copy has also been provided below. 

Another way to obtain the registration from the Bar Council of Gujarat is to purchase it from the bar council office. The address to the office has been mentioned below. 

Note: 

• The provided copy of the Bar Council of Gujarat is only for your understanding. Do not download and fill out this form; fill it out and submit it to the bar council office.
• Always print out the form on legal and green ledger paper. 

2. Fill out the form: Now, fill out the application or registration form in block letters (capital letters). 
3. Review and Signature: After filling out the form, review it carefully. If all details are correct, then sign in the place of "Signature of the Applicant."
4. Pay the Application: In this step, you need to pay the application fee through a bank challan.
5. Submit the Bar Council of Gujarat Registration: In the last stage of the Bar Council of Gujarat registration, applicants need to submit the registration form to the office of the Bar Council of Gujarat. This form can only be submitted offline.

Bar Council of Gujarat Registration Fee

The registration fee for the Bar Council of Gujarat is INR 6,000 for general category candidates and INR 3,000 for SC and ST category candidates. This fee is subject to change. Thus, candidates always need to read the registration form of the Bar Council of Gujarat. 

Bar Council of Gujarat Advocate List

Check out the list of advocates in the Bar Council of Gujarat below: 

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