Question : Qualification to Pursue Law Degree



(a) the reasons behind Bar Council refusing to accept candidates to take admission in law courses who pursued graduation or PG through open University recognised by UGC;

(b) whether the justification of Bar Council that 15 years of regular education (10+2+3) cannot be equated with degree from open university and such candidates cannot be expected to have a mature understanding when compared to 15 years of learning is correct;

(c) if not, the steps the Government proposes to take to address the issue;

(d) whether such training is not a violation of equality to education and right to livelihood; and

(e) if so, the efforts the Government will make to ensure that all graduates are entitled to study law ?

Answer given by the minister

ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE FOR LAW AND JUSTICE AND
CORPORATE AFFAIRS

(SHRI P.P. CHAUDHARY)

(a) to (e): The information is being collected and will be laid on the Table of the House.

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