A total of 183 students participated in the Bar Council examination held by the Bar Council of Maldives. This compulsory examination, mandated by the Legal Profession Act, is a crucial step for aspiring lawyers. The examination took place at Villa College on Saturday, where 190 students were registered. However, only 183 students sat for the exam. With this year’s participation, the cumulative number of students who have sat for the examination since its inception has reached 505. To qualify as a lawyer under the Legal Profession Act of Maldives, candidates must meet three basic requirements: passing the bar examination, obtaining a first degree in law recognized by the Bar Council, and completing the required licensing training for practical experience in the legal field. The bar examination is designed to ensure that new lawyers possess the essential legal knowledge and skills necessary to provide effective legal services. This year’s examination included questions covering six main areas of law. The curriculum for the bar examination is developed by a “Committee of Experts,” comprising experienced lawyers, legal educators, and judges. For the first time, this year’s examinees received recorded lectures and newly introduced sections of the curriculum. The organization of this year’s bar examination was supported by the government, USAID, and the American Bar Association.
