Bar Doctrine

The Bar Doctrine refers to the legal principle that a person must be a licensed, authorized lawyer—commonly known as being "admitted to the bar"—to practice law officially. It ensures that only qualified individuals represent clients in legal matters or appear before courts, maintaining professional standards and protecting the public from unqualified practitioners. In essence, it’s a requirement that legal practice is conducted by recognized and credentialed professionals who have met specific education, examination, and ethical standards.