| |19 DECEMBER 2022HIGHERReviewcolleges so that the ones that obtain the recognition do not rest on their laurels. Instead they should consistently maintain the parameters which are set by the regulatory body. Addressing this, BCI stated that it has already marked down 500 educational institutions in the country that are sub-standard. To tackle this, a team which will be led by former judges as well as senior advocates along with noted academicians will plan to conduct surprise visits. And during these visits, if any institution is identified to be below the acceptable standard, especially when it comes to sufficient faculties as well as proper infrastructure, then, the legal education committee will be taking the necessary steps to shut down those colleges. Standards of Entrance ExaminationsMoving on, the court talked about its concerns regarding the state of entrance examinations for law schools in the country and added that "In order to make it more meaningful, the exam process can be one to test the skill and knowledge of a practitioner of law in a better manner". It also referred to the fact that in the UK, law entrance exams follow the Miller Pyramid Scheme. And this method evaluates all the different aspects of reading, and writing along with communication and expression. BCI on this issue stated that as of now, entrance exams are conducted by the concerned universities. And going forward, it is identified that the introduction of state level entrance examinations would be better in order to increase the quality of law entrance tests. Placement of Young Law GraduatesThe fourth concern that the court raised was regarding the creation of a fair system by the BCI for junior advocates to find placement in the chambers. The court stated that it would expect BCI to come up with an effective solution for this. And in order to address this issue, BCI in the affidavit has said that a panel has been created in order to scrutinize the possibility of making a rule. And this rule will obligate senior lawyers to accommodate new law graduates into their chambers. For this, fresh law graduates will have to take online objective tests and the meritorious ones will get placed. This push from the Supreme Court is coming at the right time as the concerns relating to Indian legal education has been brewing for some time now. And acknowledging the situation, it is welcoming to see BCI coming up with effective plans to address the major concerns that have been plaguing the Indian legal education realm. If executed properly, these strategies have immense potential to enhance the quality of legal education in the country and train the next generation of passionate and capable legal professionals.
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