21/08/2026
3-Year Practice Rule Removed ⚖️
A significant development for aspiring advocates and the legal profession.
The Supreme Court has removed the requirement of three years of practice for candidates seeking to appear for the judicial service examination.
Key Takeaways:
🔹 The mandatory 3-year practice requirement has been removed.
🔹 Fresh law graduates can now pursue judicial service without first completing three years of practice.
🔹 The decision is expected to make the path to judicial service more accessible to young law graduates.
🔹 The judgment also addresses concerns surrounding practical exposure and the quality of candidates entering the judiciary.
📌 What does this mean for law students?
The route to the judiciary may now begin much earlier—but serious preparation and a strong foundation in law remain essential.
⚖️ Law changes. Your preparation must keep up.
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