Bar Council exam guide
Each stage of the examination, and the study material on this site that supports it.
The Bar Council publishes the syllabus, marks and schedule for each enrolment round. Treat the summary here as orientation only, and follow the official notice for your round.
Stage 1
MCQ
Format: Objective paper
Widely reported as 100 one-mark questions with a deduction for wrong answers. Check the current Bar Council notice for the exact rule.
Where to study
- Study notes and the bare-acts guide for section recall.
- Negative-marking strategy for the objective paper.
Stage 2
Written
Format: Descriptive paper on the core subjects
Problem-based and descriptive questions, drawn mainly from the procedural codes, substantive law and professional conduct.
Where to study
Stage 3
Viva voce
Format: Oral examination
Usually covers the enrolment syllabus, practical aspects of practice and the candidate's pupillage experience.
Where to study
- Legal dictionary and case studies for oral explanation.
Official information: Bangladesh Bar Council.