The AIBE CoP or All India Bar Examination Certificate of Practice is awarded to the individuals or attorneys who want to practice law in India.
This certification is granted by the Bar Council of India to all those who have qualified the AIBE exam. Through this certification, individuals will get a license to appear in any court of law in India.
Candidates can acquire a digital copy of their Certificate of Practice (CoP) through the official AIBE app, named the All India Bar Examination app, available on both Play Store and Apple Store.
To appear for the AIBE exam and to get the certificate of practice, one also needs to enroll themselves with the respective State Bar Councils.
The latest news suggests that AIBE 18 result 2023 is expected to be out anytime soon.
Criteria for Getting AIBE Certificate of Practice
There are certain norms that are to be fulfilled in order to write and register for the AIBE examination and get a CoP. The list of the requirements are as follows and are provided by the Bar Council of India.
- First of all, one should have completed a 3-year LLB or 5-year integrated LLB degree from a recognised institute approved by the Bar Council of India.
- Though, there is no maximum age limit to apply for the certification, interested in being an advocate, it is better to appear as soon as possible.
- The AIBE exam is conducted twice in a year and there are no limitations with respect to appearing for the exam. One can appear multiple times.
The AIBE Certificate of Practice is a pivotal requirement for individuals aspiring to practice law in the nation. Candidates from any of the three groups are eligible to take the AIBE test:
- Senior Attorneys
- Attorneys who have completed the law program but are not yet included on the list of non-practicing attorneys.
- Lawyers seeking registration as advocates with the Supreme Court.
How to Get a Certificate of Practice after Passing the AIBE Exam?
To get a Certificate of Practice after passing the AIBE examination, one has to follow several steps, which are described below.
- Firstly, the candidates are required to visit the BCI official website to register for the upcoming AIBE examination.
- Next, individuals have to appear for the AIBE exam, add the allocated exam, location, date and time and qualify the exam by scoring more than the required percentage of marks.
- As soon as the answer key is out, individuals must go through the cut-off scores for their respective category and analyze their performance.
- Next, individuals must regularly visit the BCI’s official website to check the official announcement of the results. The results are usually announced within one or two months after the exam is conducted.
- Always remember to register yourself with the respective State Bar Council, if you have qualified the exam and satisfied with your attempt.
How to Enroll with the State Bar Council?
After qualifying the AIBE exam, individuals have to acquire the enrollment form for their respective State Bar Council to join them.
Individuals have to fill the enrollment form on time and have to provide official authentic supporting documents. Individuals are advised to not provide any false document as this may lead to disqualification of the candidate.
The documents needed to join the State Bar Council are as follows:
- Passing certificate for law school
- Marksheets for all semesters’ legal exams
- Passport size photos
Individuals also need to pay enrollment fees in order to enroll with the State Bar Council.
Benefits of AIBE Certificate of Practice
Annually, the AIBE test assesses whether you possess the requisite skill set for practicing law. Upon completion of a law course from a recognized law school, you become eligible to take the test. The issuance of Certificate of Practice (COP) by the Bar Council of India is exclusively for those who successfully pass the AIBE.
The key advantages of holding an AIBE Certificate of Practice include:
- Ensuring removal from the Bar Council of India’s list of registered advocates for those who no longer wish to practice law.
- Qualification, under the Advocates Act, for holding office on State Bar Councils and other elected organizations.
- Facilitating connections with active advocates, a crucial aspect of this profession.
- Access to all the advantages and privileges applicable to an Indian advocate upon possession of the AIBE Certificate of Practice.
Stay tuned as AIBE 18 result 2023 is expected to be released anytime now!
