[2] Section 7 of the Advocates Act, 1961 lays down the regulatory and representative requirements which are mandatory for State Bar Councils.
[1] Graduates having a law degree from recognised universities permitted to impart legal education are admitted as advocates in The Bar Council of Orissa.
After clearing the exam, they are certified by the Bar Council of India and issued 'a Certificate of Enrolment', which facilitates them to practice the profession of law in any High Court based in India and lower courts of the country, as an advocate.
In 2021, Bar Council of Orissa had initiated formalities of tracing advocates enrolled as members but not practicing.
In 2020, Bar Council of Orissa had decided to provide to its members Rs 5,000 each as amount towards financial assistance during Covid pandemic to the needy advocates.
In 2020, Bar Council of Orissa had decided to frame rules for providing to its members Rs 10,000 each as financial assistance from Bar Council of India as amount towards financial assistance during Covid pandemic to the needy advocates.