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Advocate Graduate Stipend Gujarat

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.

Authority

State/ UT

Region

Gujarat

Status

Verified 2026

Updated

March 2026

What you get

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.

Who can apply

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.

Required Paperwork

  • Aadhaar Card
  • PAN Card
  • Income Certificate
  • Residence Proof (Domicile)

Common Questions

Can I apply online?

No, the application process is offline.

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.

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.

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.