Introduction:
In Pakistan, if you want to become a lawyer, it can be done in a number of ways. You need to be aware of the methods that work best for people like you who have an interest in becoming a lawyer.
If you’ve decided to pursue a legal education in Pakistan, you’re likely wondering how to become a lawyer there. In this article, we’ll explore the options that are available to you and where to start your process of becoming a practitioner.
However, like everything else in life, it is not easy to achieve. To be a lawyer, you should prepare yourself well. The following are some important points to keep in mind as you pursue your studies toward becoming a lawyer in Pakistan.
Get a law degree.
The process of becoming a lawyer in Pakistan is very simple and easy. You can easily obtain your law degree by completing a Bachelor’s degree in law or an LL.B degree with good marks and then joining the bar.
To become a lawyer, you will have to take admitted to a Law College after clearing the entrance test conducted by all major universities and institutions.
After completing graduation, you will have to appear for an interview before the Bar Council of Pakistan (BPC) where you will be given an opportunity to present your cases on behalf of clients before judges and lawyers working there.
Take the Law Society’s Law School Admissions Test (LSAT).
A good way to get into law school is by taking the Law Society’s Law School Admissions Test (LSAT). The LSAT test is offered three times each year: in February, May, and November.
The LSAT has become a standardized test that all American law schools use, so it’s important to do well on it if you want to apply to American schools. If your target school offers an alternative admissions test, such as the National Law Review or Bar Examination, or if you have a particular interest in a particular school, then you may also want to take these tests as well.
The Law Society’s Law School Admissions Test (LSAT) is the most common entrance exam for applying to law schools in Pakistan. It tests your verbal reasoning, analytical writing, and critical reading skills. The LSAT is administered twice a year: in the summer and spring.
The LSAT is offered at two testing locations:
– Lahore: on October 17, 2018
– Islamabad: on November 20, 2018
The key to law school is getting in.
Your first step toward becoming a lawyer is to get into law school. There are several ways to do this, but they all have one thing in common: You need to apply to a law school.
The key to law school is getting in. The admission process varies by school and by field of study, so check with the individual schools and departments that interest you. The following are some of the common factors:
GPA — Many schools require applicants to have at least an undergraduate GPA of 3.0 (or 2.7 for students from out-of-state).
LSAT score — Some schools will accept your LSAT score if it falls within their target range for your state or country; others may consider your score only if it’s within a certain range or if you’ve taken additional standardized tests such as the GRE or GMAT. You can get more information about how your LSAT score affects your chances at specific schools by visiting our Law School Admission Council (LSAC) Law School Data Center page.
You can study for the bar exam.
The first step to becoming a lawyer in Pakistan is to study for the bar exam. The bar exam is administered by the Supreme Judicial Council, which is a government body.
You can also become a lawyer by following the steps below:
1) Register as an attorney with the Supreme Judicial Council or SJC. To register, you must have passed the Higher Judicial Studies Program (HJP).
2) Take an oath of allegiance to the people of Pakistan and abide by their constitution and laws (in English). You may choose to take this oath before an authorized Pakistani authority or before an authorized foreign authority.
3) Pass a written national examination called HJP. The HJP consists of four parts: contract law, criminal law, constitutional law, and commercial law.
4) Pass an oral national examination called PPE (Professional Performance Examination). This exam tests your ability to apply both theoretical knowledge and practical experience in court cases.
Choose a good area of law
The best way to become a lawyer in Pakistan is to choose a good area of law. You can specialize in the area in which you are interested and which you think will help you get more clients and earn more money.
If you want to be a lawyer, then try to choose an area of law that is related to your career goals. For example, if you want to become a lawyer because you love working with people and helping them solve their problems then it would be better for you if you choose an area of law that deals with human rights issues or criminal law.
If your goal is to become a criminal lawyer then it would be best for you if you specialize in criminal law and try to get into criminal law schools where there is high demand for criminal lawyers.
To become a lawyer in Pakistan, you need to choose a good area of law. The Pakistani bar association recommends that you focus on one area of law and practice it for at least five years.
You may also want to consider attending law school in Pakistan or abroad. A good university will offer courses in several different fields of law, and can also help you apply what you learn to real-life situations.
Conclusion:
It’s better to do an LLB from law college, as it is cheaper and you have a better chance of getting passing marks. You have to have 60% marks in 12th grade, but in BA you might get all passes and your GPA will be 1+, so it all depends upon your school performance.
After doing a BA or BSc degree you need to appear in the entry test which will be held one or two days before the formal admission start. Basically, Law colleges run their program according to the university schedule, so if you want to apply and attend then first check the program dates.
If you successfully complete the legal education and achieve an LLB degree, you are eligible to apply for the Pakistan Bar (laws) by visiting the relevant authorities in your respective province and submitting an application. You may be also eligible to apply after practicing law as an advocate or pleader for two years under the “Enrolled Advocate” procedure. You may also join and practice in any foreign country.
