Do you want to be a lawyer? Do you want to make your career in lawyering and advocacy? Do you want to practice law in court as a lawyer? Do you want to fight for the rights of people? If yes then you can do all these works easily after becoming a lawyer.
You have heard and seen lawyers and their work. You may have also seen lawyers and court scenes in any movie. You may be wondering why and enjoyed that scene. But if you want to become a lawyer then you can be.
Now, you may have some questions in your mind about how to become a lawyer? What to do to be a lawyer? Which degree you should get to become a lawyer? Is getting a degree enough to practice in court as a lawyer? Or some other things should be necessary to practice in court as a lawyer?
If you are looking for answers to these questions then you are reading the right post now. Because in this post you will get solutions to all of your questions. So continue reading this post. Like and subscribe to my blog for reading such important information related to law and lawyering.
I have discussed everything that you should know if you are unknown about lawyers and advocacy. Read this post carefully without missing any lines.
Who is a lawyer? What does a lawyer do?
A lawyer is a person who provides legal representation for his/her client in court.
It means a lawyer is a person who represents his/her client in court. He speaks for his client. A lawyer is a person who provides legal aid and services to the people. A lawyer is a person who looks at the client's cases and tries to seek the best remedy for his client.
How to Become a Lawyer? What to do for being a Lawyer?
There is only one way to be a lawyer which is getting the degree of bachelor's in law. But we can say there are three ways to become a lawyer in Nepal. They are by completing the degree of BALLB, BBM LLB and LLB.
You can do any course to be a lawyer. After completing any courses, you become a lawyer after getting lawyering certificate from the Nepal Bar Council.
Now a question may arise in your mind who can pursue these courses. If yes then continue reading this post.
Minimum Qualifications for Admission to BALLB
- +2 passed with any faculty
- Must secure name in law entrance exam within seat limited
Read:- What is the Full Form of BA LLB?
Minimum Qualifications for Admission to BBM LLB
- +2 passed with any faculty
- Must secure name in law entrance exam within seat limited
Read:- What is the Full Form of BBM LLB?
Minimum Qualifications for Admission to LLB
- Completed Bachelor's Degree with any faculty
- Must secure name in law entrance exam within seat limited
Read:- What is the Full Form of LLB?
What to do after getting a bachelor's degree in law?
Getting a bachelor's degree to be a lawyer is not enough to practice in court as a lawyer. You can see many people have completed their bachelor's degree in law but are still not a lawyer. After getting a bachelor's degree, you have to also get a license as a law practitioner from the Bar Council of Nepal.
Nepal Bar Council conducts exams each year to provide licenses to candidates for practicing law. Anyone who has completed any degree among LLB, BALLB, and BBM LLB then he/she can participate in the Bar Exam.
What is the Nepal Bar Council?
This question what is the Nepal Bar Council may be in your mind after listening that you have to get a license for practicing law by passing the exam conducted by the Nepal Bar Council. That's why I have also discussed in short about Nepal Bar Council.
Nepal Bar Council is an independent body that was established by the Nepal Bar Council Act, 2050 BS. It was established to protect, promote and regulate the activities of law practitioner. It determines the code of conduct of lawyers, the curriculum for examination and rules for law practitioners etc.
Nepal Bar Council issues licenses to law practitioners takes disciplinary actions against lawyers conducts investigations against lawyers and keeps records of legal practitioners if they are contributing to the development of the legal profession.
Jobs After Being a Lawyer
- Law practitioner/Lawyer
- Teacher in Law College
- Corporate Lawyer
- Legal Advisor in Companies/Industries
- Secretary
- Government Lawyer after passing the Judicial Service Exam
- Judges after passing the Judicial Service Exam
I hope you have some ideas about how to become a lawyer and what kinds of jobs you can do after being a lawyer. If you found this information helpful then please like, share, and comment. Thank you for reading this post.
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