BCI Recommends Rs 20K Monthly Stipend For Junior Advocates In Urban Areas, Rs 15K In Rural Areas
Category: Legal News
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BACKGROUND
The legal career in India is a challenging profession especially for the new comers as there is no financial guarantee given with junior advocates often having to work for a minimum wage or no stipend at all which leaves a negative impact to the juniors. The lack of appreciation leaves the new advocates in despair pushing them to drop their careers in law and embracing an alternative profession. Due to these prevailing conditions the BCI had issued guidelines to pay stipends to juniors.
KEY ASPECTS
STIPEND- The junior advocates in urban areas have been directed to be paid rupees twenty thousand each month and the junior advocates in rural areas shall be paid rupees fifteen thousand per month.
COMPENSATION- The aim is to adequately compensate the junior advocates and to encourage them to strive to achieve excellence and grow to accomplish themselves in this field without the financial burden on their shoulders.
CONCLUSION
The recommendation of the Bar Council of India is a crucial moment for young advocates everywhere throughout India as it encourages decent environment and more young minds to work hard in the legal profession. Often due to lack of payment even after overtime, the new advocates tend to quit and pursue other areas of interest or professions as their work is not compensated. This step taken by the BCI was after a judicial pronouncement by the Delhi High Court to encourage the junior advocates to continue in the legal profession.
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WRITTEN BY: ADINA EVANGELINE G
