Stipend To Law Graduates

Description
- The main objective of this scheme is to provide financial assistance in the form of a stipend to law graduates belonging to the SC/ST Communities so as to help them to practice in various courts and to do various training courses. - Under this scheme, the Social Welfare Department, Government of Karnataka will give a stipend to the Law Graduates belonging to the SC/ST Community residing in the state of Karnataka. - This will help them to practice law in various courts and training courses will be organized under the Senior Advocates. - Monthly stipend of Rs 5000 is given for a period of 4 years. - The stipend is given to an SC/ST resident of Karnataka, who is a law degree holder from any State or Central government recognized University / Institution. - The total income of the Applicant should be less than Rs. 2.0 lakhs. The following are the eligibility criteria for this scheme - Applicant should be a resident of Karnataka state. - Applicant should belong to the SC/ST Community. - Family income from all sources should be within Rs. 2 lakhs per annum. - Maximum age limit allowed is 40 years. - Law degree holder from any State/Central Government recognized University/Institution - Duration of the Law Course should be either 3 years or 5 years The following documents are required while applying for this scheme - Aadhaar Card - RD Number of Caste Certificate - RD Number of Income Certificate - Copy of the Bank Passbook - Law Degree Certificate - Mobile Number

Benefits
• Under this scheme, Monthly stipend of Rs 5000 will be given for a period of 4 years.
• Some training courses will also be organized under the Senior Advocates.

Eligibility Criteria
1. Applicant should be a resident of Karnataka state.
2. Applicant should belong to the SC/ST Community.
3. Family income from all sources should be within Rs. 2 lakhs per annum.
4. Maximum age limit allowed is 40 years.
5. Law degree holder from any State/Central Government recognized University/Institution
6. Duration of the Law Course should be either 3 years or 5 years
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Application Process
Step 1: Step 01: First go to the official website.
Online — https://sw.kar.nic.in/swincentive/LAW/LAWHome.aspx
Step 01: First go to the official website.

Step 2: Step 02: Using your Aadhaar Card, do the registration and provide all the required information.
Online — https://sw.kar.nic.in/swincentive/LAW/LAWHome.aspx
Step 02: Using your Aadhaar Card, do the registration and provide all the required information.

Step 3: Step 03: Upload all the relevant documents.
Online — https://sw.kar.nic.in/swincentive/LAW/LAWHome.aspx
Step 03: Upload all the relevant documents.

Step 4: Step 04: After Registration, an SMS will be sent to the applicant and they can print the acknowledgement form as proof of application.
Online — https://sw.kar.nic.in/swincentive/LAW/LAWHome.aspx
Step 04: After Registration, an SMS will be sent to the applicant and they can print the acknowledgement form as proof of application.

Step 5: Step 05: Social Welfare will do spot verification to verify the details provided by the applicant and process the application further.
Online — https://sw.kar.nic.in/swincentive/LAW/LAWHome.aspx
Step 05: Social Welfare will do spot verification to verify the details provided by the applicant and process the application further.

Step 6: Step 06: After successful spot verification by the department, the stipend will be credited to the account of the applicant.
Online — https://sw.kar.nic.in/swincentive/LAW/LAWHome.aspx
Step 06: After successful spot verification by the department, the stipend will be credited to the account of the applicant.

Required Documents
• Aadhaar Card
• RD Number of Caste Certificate
• RD Number of Income Certificate
• Copy of the Bank Passbook
• Law Degree Certificate

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who will get the benefits under this scheme?
A: Law Graduates belonging to SC/ST community of Karnataka State are eligible to get benefits under this scheme.

Q: What are the benefits under this scheme?
A: Under this scheme, the Social Welfare Department, Government of Karnataka will give stipends to Law Graduates, a sum of [?]5000 per month for 4 years. Along with this, some training will also be provided by senior advocates.

Q: Is the benefits limited to only Persons belonging to SC/ST Community?
A: Yes, The Benefits are Limited To Only Persons Belonging To SC/ST Community.

Q: Is this scheme only for persons who have a Law degree?
A: Yes, This Scheme is Only For Persons Who Have A Law Degree.

Q: Is there any age limit to apply for this scheme?
A: Yes, the age of the person applying for the benefits of the scheme should be within 40 years.

Q: Is There Any family income Limit To Apply For This Scheme?
A: Yes, The maximum family income from all sources should Be below [?]2 Lakhs per annum.

Q: How to apply for the scheme?
A: The link for applying for the scheme is - https://sw.kar.nic.in/swincentive/LAW/LAWHome.aspx After successful application with the required documents, Social Welfare will do spot verification to verify the details provided by the applicant, after which they will select or reject the application.

Q: What are the required documents for this scheme?
A: Aadhaar, RD Number of Caste Certificate, RD Number of Income Certificate, Copy of the Bank Passbook, and Law Degree Certificate. Your mobile number will also be needed to receive the OTPs.

Q: Which document is to be used for Permanent Residence Proof?
A: You can use Aadhaar for this purpose.

Q: How to obtain caste and Income Certificates?
A: These certificates can be obtained online:
The link to get a Caste Certificate is - https://sevasindhu.karnataka.gov.in/Category/Caste%20Certificate.html
The link to get an Income Certificate is - https://sevasindhu.karnataka.gov.in/Category/Income%20Certificate.html