HEC LAW Admission Test

The Higher Education Commission (HEC) through its Education Testing Council (ETC) has officially announced the schedule for the Law Graduate Assessment Test (Law-GAT) 2025. This test is a mandatory requirement for all law graduates seeking enrolment as Advocates with the Pakistan Bar Council (PBC).

The Law-GAT serves as a professional gateway for aspiring lawyers to demonstrate their understanding of the law and readiness to join the legal profession.

Purpose of the Law-GAT

The Law Graduate Assessment Test (Law-GAT) aims to ensure that law graduates possess the essential knowledge, analytical ability, and ethical understanding required to practice law in Pakistan. Passing the Law-GAT is compulsory for candidates to qualify for enrollment as advocates with any bar council in Pakistan.

This test not only evaluates academic comprehension but also measures candidates’ practical and professional preparedness to uphold justice, ethics, and responsibility in their legal careers.

Who Can Apply for Law-GAT?

Applicants eligible for the Law-GAT include:

• Candidates who have completed a Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB) from a university recognized by the HEC or PBC.
• Graduates of foreign law universities recognized by the HEC or equivalent authorities are also eligible to apply.

Note: Candidates currently enrolled in an LLB program or awaiting final results are not eligible to apply.

Curriculum and Test Pattern

• The revised curriculum for the Law-GAT can be downloaded directly from the official HEC website: Click Here
• The test will consist of Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs).
• The assessment is designed to evaluate candidates’ understanding of core legal subjects, analytical reasoning, and professional ethics.

Qualifying Criteria

• A minimum score of 50 out of 100 is required to qualify for enrollment as an Advocate.
• The Law-GAT score will remain valid for a certain period as prescribed by the PBC and HEC.

Ineligibility Criteria

Applicants will not be eligible for the Law-GAT if they:

• Have already availed seven (07) attempts.
• Have previously qualified the Law-GAT.
• Are currently enrolled in an LLB program.

Other Important Conditions

• Candidates must achieve 50% marks (50 out of 100) to pass.
• Applicants who pass must meet other PBC criteria for enrolment.
• Each candidate is allowed a maximum of seven (07) attempts.
• Any form of cheating, use of unfair means, or sharing of test material will result in disqualification and legal consequences under HEC policy.
• Candidates must bring their Roll Number Slip, Original CNIC/Passport, and admission documents on test day.

Facilities and Support

• Roll number slips will be uploaded on the HEC portal three days before the test.
• SMS and email alerts will be sent to all registered candidates regarding test details and venue.
• HEC will not entertain any requests for changes in test center or date due to logistical issues.

Final Thoughts

The HEC Law Graduate Assessment Test (Law-GAT) 2025 is a crucial step for law graduates aspiring to join Pakistan’s legal profession. It ensures that future advocates possess the ethical standards, analytical reasoning, and professional competence required to represent clients and uphold justice.

If you’ve completed your LLB degree and are ready to take your legal career to the next level, register for the Law-GAT 2025 before November 25, 2025, and prepare to begin your journey as a licensed Advocate in Pakistan.