Over 2,000 law graduates appeared for the first all-India bar examination conducted by the Bar Council of India to test their ability to practice in various courts in India. The exam was held at the SFS College on Sunday, which was one of only two centres in Maharashtra. While SFS College was the centre for Vidarbha and Marathwada, Mumbai centre catered to Pune, Konkan and North Maharashtra regions.
Except Chennai, the exam was conducted smoothly at all other centres, claimed bar council sources.
The students were allowed to answer questions by referring to course material as well as related books during the exam. The objective-type exam was to be completed in three-and-a-half-hours. It consisted of two parts; first section of 77 marks and second of 23 marks. A candidate needs to score 41 marks to clear the first section and 9 marks in the second one. The question papers were different for three-year and five-year LLB students.
After Bar Council of India chairman Gopal Subramanian announced the entrance exam for lawyers from this year, it evoked mixed reactions from the legal fraternity. Many public interest litigations (PILs) were also filed across the country opposing the exam. As a result, it was deferred from its earlier schedule of November 10. The council had also appealed to the high court for a common hearing on all PILs.
According to bar council member Aniruddh Choubey, the exam was held after much opposition. He said, "It was time consuming. Instead, the bar council should conduct a common exam across the country for the last two semesters of the law course."
On the other hand, District Bar Association (DBA) president Deepak Kolhe said this exam was necessary as it will enable young lawyers to get adapted to the demands of the profession. "It will help raise the standards of the profession. Students would go through law books and enhance their knowledge," he said.
He added that the exam assessed capabilities at a basic level, and was intended to set a minimum standard for admission into law practice. "It also examines a candidate's analytical abilities and basic knowledge of law," Kolhe said.
Students said they were happy with the concept of the exam, and it will help them study minute aspects of the law. However, they complained that the council didn't grant them adequate time for preparation.
Except Chennai, the exam was conducted smoothly at all other centres, claimed bar council sources.
The students were allowed to answer questions by referring to course material as well as related books during the exam. The objective-type exam was to be completed in three-and-a-half-hours. It consisted of two parts; first section of 77 marks and second of 23 marks. A candidate needs to score 41 marks to clear the first section and 9 marks in the second one. The question papers were different for three-year and five-year LLB students.
After Bar Council of India chairman Gopal Subramanian announced the entrance exam for lawyers from this year, it evoked mixed reactions from the legal fraternity. Many public interest litigations (PILs) were also filed across the country opposing the exam. As a result, it was deferred from its earlier schedule of November 10. The council had also appealed to the high court for a common hearing on all PILs.
According to bar council member Aniruddh Choubey, the exam was held after much opposition. He said, "It was time consuming. Instead, the bar council should conduct a common exam across the country for the last two semesters of the law course."
On the other hand, District Bar Association (DBA) president Deepak Kolhe said this exam was necessary as it will enable young lawyers to get adapted to the demands of the profession. "It will help raise the standards of the profession. Students would go through law books and enhance their knowledge," he said.
He added that the exam assessed capabilities at a basic level, and was intended to set a minimum standard for admission into law practice. "It also examines a candidate's analytical abilities and basic knowledge of law," Kolhe said.
Students said they were happy with the concept of the exam, and it will help them study minute aspects of the law. However, they complained that the council didn't grant them adequate time for preparation.
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