The author is NET qualified in law and currently serves as a visiting faculty at the Law and Social Justice Service, Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India. The Bar Council of India (BCI) has issued an updated notification regarding the eligibility of final-year candidates with no backlogs, law graduates who have not received their degrees, or those who have received their degrees but have not enrolled for their enrollment certificates. BCI revised the AIBE 19 eligibility criteria, allowing final-year law students and graduates without enrollment certificates to apply for AIBE 19 exams following a recent Supreme Court ruling. Earlier, on September 3, 2024, the Bar Council of India (BCI) released the All India Bar Examination (AIBE 19) 2024 notification, according to which aspiring candidates can apply for AIBE 19 by October 25.
Candidates passing the AIBE exam 2024 will be eligible to practice as lawyers. AIBE is a basic exam that tests students’ legal knowledge and current legal awareness. Those who qualify for the All India Bar Examination will be awarded the Certificate of Practice (COP), a mandatory document for practicing law in Indian courts. AIBE 19 will consist of 100 objective-type questions. The AIBE 19 syllabus 2024 includes general subjects from the LLB program, such as Constitutional Law, Administrative Law, IPC, CrPC, Jurisprudence, IPR Law, etc.
AIBE 19 Exam Preparation Tips
- Understand the Exam Pattern: Thousands of candidates apply for the All India Bar Exam. To score well, it is crucial to thoroughly understand the exam pattern.
- Focus on the Syllabus: To crack this national-level exam, it’s essential to carefully review the exam syllabus. Preparing based on the syllabus ensures that no topic is missed and leads to perfect preparation.
- Create a Study Schedule: To prepare properly for the All India Bar Exam, you should create a study schedule, allocating equal time for each subject according to the syllabus.
- Use Online Classes: Many free resources are available for AIBE preparation. Using the right study material, including books, online courses, practice tests, and other resources, can help you prepare well.
- Make Daily Notes: Preparing for the exam should involve making daily notes, which will be helpful for revision just before the exam.
- Practice Regularly: Given the number of applicants, regular practice is essential. Visit the Bar Council website, download previous papers, and practice them to improve your speed.
- Use the Right Study Material: The study material plays a vital role in AIBE 19 preparation. Focus on standard bare acts and your LLB study material, avoiding commentaries and notes. Bare acts can also be taken into the exam hall.
- Read Daily Newspapers: Reading a good newspaper helps candidates stay updated on legal current affairs, which are often asked directly in the exam.
- Study Important Legal Judgments: Many legal judgments have shaped the country’s socio-economic conditions since independence. Familiarize yourself with these, as questions on significant judgments are often asked in the exam.
- Develop Concepts and Study Key Laws: AIBE questions often test conceptual understanding. Work on understanding legal principles and practice questions based on fact scenarios.
- Practice Previous AIBE Question Papers: One of the most effective ways to prepare for AIBE is to practice past papers. This familiarizes candidates with the exam pattern, important topics, trends, and difficulty level.
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