Section 7 of the Advocates Act, 1961 lays down the regulatory and representative requirements which are mandatory for State Bar Councils.
[citation needed] Graduates having a law degree from recognised universities permitted to impart legal education are admitted as advocates in The Bar Council of Jharkhand.Law graduates can enroll online for Bar Council of Jharkhand.
In May 2021, the council advised its members across the state not to take up any court work whether physically or online to prevent the Covid spread.
In April 2021, the council imposed a week's lockdown to prevent Covid spread in the city and among its members.
In April 2021, the council's imposition of a lockdown delayed former Bihar Chief Minister Lalu Yadav's release from jail on bail even though the orders for the same were issued by Jharkhand High Court.