The Bar Council of India (BCI) has announced that the Certificates of Practice (COP) for candidates who successfully passed the All India Bar Examination (AIBE-XVIII) have been dispatched to all State Bar Councils, with the exception of the Karnataka State Bar Council.
Candidates are encouraged to collect their COPs from their respective State Bar Councils at the earliest opportunity. The BCI has advised all candidates to directly contact their State Bar Councils for any assistance or queries related to the collection process.
However, candidates under the jurisdiction of the Karnataka State Bar Council will have to wait a little longer for their COPs. The BCI has stated that these certificates will be released soon, and a separate notification will be issued once they are available.
The AIBE is a mandatory examination for law graduates in India, designed to assess their ability to practice law. Passing the AIBE entitles candidates to receive a Certificate of Practice, allowing them to practice as advocates across India.
To apply for the Certificate of Practice after passing the AIBE, candidates must submit the following documents:
A copy of the AIBE result, academic qualification documents, three recent passport-size color photographs, and a valid caste certificate for SC/ST applicants. Additional certificates, photographs, declarations, and documents specified in the application form must also be included. The application fee varies by State Bar Council and may change annually, so candidates are advised to obtain the application form for the latest fee details.
