AIBE : Supreme Court Seeks BCI's Response On Plea To Allow Final Year Law Students To Appear In All India Bar Exam

The Supreme Court sought a response from the Bar Council of India (BCI) regarding a plea to allow final-year law students to appear in the All India Bar Examination (AIBE). The petitioners argue that allowing final-year students to take the exam would streamline the entry of new lawyers into the profession, reducing delays between graduation and legal practice. Currently, only graduates are permitted to appear for the AIBE, but the petition suggests that a more flexible approach could benefit students and the legal profession. The Supreme Court’s inquiry into the BCI's stance on this issue could lead to significant changes in the eligibility criteria for the AIBE.