Advocate Graduate Stipend Gujarat in Kannur
AGSG
Gujarat Tribal Development Corporation, Government of Gujarat
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Under this scheme, junior lawyers receive stipends up to ₹10,000 per month and their senior advocates receive an allowance of ₹5,000 per month.
At a glance
- Junior advocate – 1st year
- ₹10,000
- Junior advocate – 2nd year
- ₹8,000
- Junior advocate – 3rd year
- ₹6,000
- Senior advocate (mentor)
- ₹5,000 (for three years)
Benefits
Stipend to junior tribal advocates:
- ₹10,000 per month for the first year; ₹8,000 per month for the second year; ₹6,000 per month for the third year.
Allowance to senior advocate (mentor):
- ₹5,000 per month for three years.
Eligibility
- The applicant should be a Scheduled Tribe (ST) youth.
- The applicant should have completed LLB degree.
- The applicant should have obtained a charter within two years of graduation.
- The applicant should begin legal practice as a junior lawyer under a senior advocate.
- The applicant should be practicing in tribal areas of Gujarat.
Documents required
- Aadhaar Card
- Birth Certificate
- Certificate of Professional Course
- Identity Card
- Passport-Size Photos
- Affidavit
- Caste Certificate
- Graduate Marksheet
- Marksheet
- School Leaving
How to apply
- 1
The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the office of the Project Administrator of Gujarat Tribal Development Corporation, Gandhinagar, and all tribal districts, and request a hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the staff exclusively entrusted to issue and collect filled-in applications.
- 2
In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
- 3
Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the Tribal District Sponsorship Administrator's Office.
- 4
Request a receipt or acknowledgment from the concerned authority, ensuring it contains the date and time of submission and a unique identification number (if applicable).
About the scheme
The scheme, run by the Gujarat Tribal Development Corporation, supports Scheduled Tribe (ST) law graduates who begin practice as junior lawyers under a senior advocate in the tribal areas of Gujarat. Junior advocates receive a monthly stipend for three years, and their senior-advocate mentors receive a monthly allowance.
Why it matters
- Supports New Lawyers:
- Monthly stipend for junior ST advocates.
- Mentorship Incentive:
- Allowance for senior advocates who mentor them.
- Tribal Empowerment:
- Encourages ST youth to enter and stay in the legal profession.
- Three-Year Support:
- Stipend across the crucial early years of practice.
Focus areas
- Legal Profession Support:
- Stipend for junior ST advocates.
- Mentorship:
- Allowance for senior advocate mentors.
- Tribal Representation:
- Supporting ST lawyers in tribal areas.
Is this scheme right for you?
This scheme supports Scheduled Tribe law graduates in Gujarat through the crucial early years of legal practice. With a three-year stipend for junior advocates and an allowance for their senior mentors, it encourages ST youth to build careers in the legal profession in tribal areas. If you are an ST LLB graduate starting practice under a senior advocate, this scheme can provide vital financial support.
Frequently asked questions
Who can apply for the scheme?
Tribal youth who have completed LLB and obtained their charter within two years.
How long is the stipend available?
For a maximum of three years.
Where is this scheme applicable?
In the tribal areas of Gujarat.
Can applicants from other castes apply?
No, only Scheduled Tribe applicants are eligible.
What is the eligibility education requirement?
An LLB graduate with a charter obtained within two years.
Can a practicing lawyer without a senior mentor apply?
No, the applicant must be practicing under a senior advocate.
Where can the forms be collected?
From the Gujarat Tribal Development Corporation, Gandhinagar, and District Tribal Development offices.
Can I apply online?
No, the application process is offline.
What documents are needed to apply?
Aadhaar Card, Birth Certificate, Caste Certificate, Graduate Mark Sheet (LLB), Certificate of Professional Course/Charter, Passport Size Photographs, Bank Passbook or Cancelled Cheque, Affidavit, etc.
Is there any application fee?
No, the application fee is zero.
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