Law criteria

The gap between your 10+2 and graduation is not relevant in this case, as long as you meet the eligibility criteria of the LLB course and have a valid graduation degree from a recognized university.

According to Section 30 of the Advocates Act, an advocate who is enrolled with a State Bar Council is entitled to practice throughout India, subject to certain conditions.

One of the conditions is that the advocate must follow the rules and regulations of the Bar Council of the state where he or she is practicing. This means that if you intend to practice law in Kolkata, you will need to get yourself enrolled with the Bar Council of West Bengal and comply with their rules and regulations.

All India Bar Examination (AIBE): The BCI conducts the All India Bar Examination (AIBE) which is mandatory for all law graduates to clear before they can enroll with the Bar Council of India. The AIBE is an open book exam conducted in multiple languages, and tests your knowledge of various aspects of law.

Once your enrollment is approved, you will be issued a Certificate of Enrollment by the Bar Council of India, and you can start practicing law in India.