The Bar Council recognizes that while junior advocates often face significant financial challenges during the early years of their careers, it is equally important to appreciate the diverse financial capacities and earning potential of senior advocates and law firms across India. Therefore, this circular provides directory guidelines for the payment of a minimum stipend to junior advocates, with due regard to the varying economic realities of the profession. 

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Minimum Stipend of Junior Advocate

• In urban areas, the minimum stipend for junior advocates is recommended to be Rs.20,000/- per month (Rupees twenty thousand only). 
• In rural areas, the minimum stipend is recommended to be Rs.15,000/- per month (Rupees fifteen thousand only).

Duration: Minimum Salary of Junior Advocate

The minimum stipend shall be provided for at least three years from the junior advocate’s date of engagement.

How to Pay: BCI Minimum Salary to Junior Lawyer

It is recommended that the stipend be paid via bank transfer or any other documented and verifiable method to ensure transparency and accountability. 

Notification

• Junior advocates who do not receive the stipulated stipend or face other engagement–related grievances may file a complaint with the respective State Bar Council. The State Bar Council will address these grievances with the Bar Council of India. However, grievances related to genuine financial constraints on the part of the senior advocate will be addressed with flexibility, understanding the practical limitations involved. 
• The Bar Council of India will establish a committee to monitor the implementation of these guidelines and review their effectiveness periodically. Adjustments to the stipend amounts and related policies will be made based on feedback from the legal community and the prevailing economic conditions. 
• The Bar Council of India urges all senior advocates, Advocates, firms, and the legal community to strive towards the financial and professional development of junior advocates. While financial support is important, the Council recognizes that earning potential varies across the profession and that mentorship and training are equally valuable to the growth of junior advocates.

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