Entry into the legal profession is regulated by

Under the Advocates Act, 1961, the Bar Council of India lays down the standards of legal education and recognises the law degrees needed for enrolment, while State Bar Councils enrol advocates, so entry into the profession is regulated by the Bar Council system headed by the Bar Council of India. Bar associations and advocates' associations are voluntary bodies with no statutory power over entry, and the High Courts and Supreme Court do not enrol advocates.