Course Overview

Micro-Credential Course: Let’s Be the Advocate - Pathway to Enrolled Membership in the Bangladesh Bar Council ⚖️

Course Code: MC 042 004
Course Title: Let’s Be the Advocate: Pathway to Enrolled Membership in the Bangladesh Bar Council
Start Date:  July 15, 2025 📅
Duration: 12 Weeks (36 hours total) ⏳
Mode: Online/Hybrid (Live lectures, recorded sessions, interactive workshops) 🌐
Class Size: 25-30 participants 👩‍⚖️👨‍⚖️
Course Equivalent: 2 Credit Hours

Course Fee: Regular: 18000 BDT; Discount: 4000 BDT

Course Description 📚
The legal profession in Bangladesh demands rigorous training and success in the Bangladesh Bar Council Enrollment Examination. Let’s Be the Advocate (MC 042 004) is designed for law graduates, alumni, and candidates seeking structured guidance to qualify as enrolled advocates. Surveys highlight a strong need for preparatory courses focusing on the exam structure, legal ethics, professional responsibilities, and practical advocacy skills. This course bridges the gap between legal education and professional practice, preparing you for the Enrollment Examination and real-world legal challenges! 🚀

Syllabus 📖

1. Introduction to Bangladesh Bar Council: Overview of Bar Council Act, rules, eligibility, and application process. 📜

2. Professional Ethics: Code of Conduct for advocates and resolving ethical dilemmas. 🤝

3. Legal Drafting & Pleadings: Techniques for legal drafting, writ petitions, and pleadings preparation. ✍️

4. Civil & Criminal Procedure: Master Code of Civil Procedure (CPC), Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), and advocacy skills. ⚖️

5. Legal Interpretation & Constitutional Law: Statute interpretation, fundamental rights, and judicial review. 📘

6. Mock Advocacy & Case Studies: Practice simulated court arguments and analyze landmark cases. 🗣️

Entry Requirements 📋

• LLB (Honors) or equivalent law degree.

• Eligibility for the Bar Council Enrollment Examination.

Career Pathways 💼

• Practice as an enrolled advocate in lower courts and Supreme Court.

• Specialize in corporate, criminal, or constitutional law, or financial corporations’ legal sections.

• Pursue roles in legal consultancy, judiciary, or government agencies.

• Prepare for the Bangladesh Judicial Service Examination.