De Novo Programmes
Guides to the BJS, Bar Council and LL.B examinations: stages, subjects and official sources.
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Programme guides, course outlines, study notes and official-source pointers for BJS, Bar Council and LL.B candidates.
De Novo Study Notes
Revision tables, bare-act pointers and model answers written in plain language.
6 notes availableDe Novo Study Resources
The study resources to take you through the core laws
Start from the subject you are weakest in. Every page links to the next useful one: the course outline, the statute, a note or a model answer.
Free to read, no account needed
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Course outlines
10 outlines of the core laws, listed in the order the law is applied.
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Study notes
Tables, maps and one-page summaries, some with Bengali notes.
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Bare acts guide
Key sections of 12 statutes, linked to the official texts.
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Legal dictionary
38 English legal terms with Bengali equivalents.
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Model answers
See how an issue–rule–application–conclusion answer is built.
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Case studies
Leading Bangladeshi judgments explained in our own words.
De Novo Exam Guides
Plain guides to every stage of the examination
Know what each stage tests before you plan your months. Our guides summarise public information and point you to the official circular.
Always check the official circular
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Learning guides
Study plans and answer-writing technique, such as a six-month BJS plan.
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Syllabus
Subjects and topics for BJS, Bar Council and LL.B in one place.
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Notices
Updates and reminders to check official circulars for dates and rules.
Built on the official sources candidates rely on
- Bangladesh Judicial Service Commission BJS circulars
- Bangladesh Bar Council Enrolment rules
- Laws of Bangladesh Official statute texts
Read how we keep our content accurate
Links only. De Novo is independent and is not affiliated with or endorsed by these bodies.
Why De Novo?
De novo means afresh. We started from what the examinations test and how they are marked, then organised the law around that, rather than around a textbook.
Everything here is original writing, each page shows its review status, and we do not publish pass rates, testimonials or fees that we cannot document.
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Questions, answered
What is De Novo Law Academy?
De Novo is an educational website for Bangladesh's law examinations: the Bangladesh Judicial Service (BJS) examination, the Bar Council advocate enrolment examination and LL.B coursework. It publishes programme guides, course outlines, study notes, bare-act pointers, a legal dictionary, model answers and articles.
Is the website free to read?
Yes. Everything on this website is public and free to read. There are no accounts, logins or payments. Details of any classes or fees will be published on the Fees page only when the academy confirms them.
Which programme should I choose?
Choose BJS if you are preparing for the judicial service examination, Bar Council if you are preparing for advocate enrolment, and LL.B if you are still studying. Most core subjects overlap.
Are your materials taken from official past papers?
No. Notes, model answers and explanations are written by the De Novo editorial team. They are not official questions. Always check the current syllabus and rules with the Bangladesh Judicial Service Commission or the Bangladesh Bar Council.
What does a page's review status mean?
Each educational page shows whether it is an editorial draft, awaiting legal review, or reviewed. Nothing is marked reviewed unless a named reviewer has signed it off.
Where can I find exam dates?
On the official websites of the BJSC and the Bar Council. The Exam routines page links to both. De Novo does not republish dates.