Law Graduate Assessment Test (Law-GAT) – October 2025

Test Date: October 15, 2023

Application Deadline: October 2, 2023

Purpose of the Law-GAT

The Law Graduate Assessment Test (Law-GAT) is a mandatory examination for law graduates in Pakistan who seek enrollment as advocates with the Bar Council. Conducted by the Education Testing Council (ETC) under the Higher Education Commission (HEC), this test ensures that candidates possess the foundational legal knowledge required for professional practice.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB) or equivalent from a university recognized by HEC.
Valid CNIC, mobile number, email address, and a scanned passport-size photograph are required for registration.

Test Curriculum and Syllabus

The Law-GAT covers five core areas of legal study:

Constitutional Law
Jurisprudence
Civil Law
Criminal Law
Law of Evidence

Students should prepare using standard textbooks, past papers, and HEC-recommended materials. The test is designed to assess both theoretical understanding and practical application of legal principles.

Question Format and Preparation Tips

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs): Focus on definitions, case law, and legal procedures.
Scenario-Based Questions: Apply legal reasoning to hypothetical cases.
Conceptual Questions: Expect questions that test your grasp of jurisprudential principles and constitutional interpretation.

Past papers and mock tests are highly recommended. Students should also review recent legal developments and judgments relevant to the syllabus areas.

Application Procedure

Visit etc.hec.gov.pk and create an account.
Complete the online registration form and upload required documents.
Deposit the test fee of Rs. 3000/- in the designated HEC bank account:
- Account Title: Higher Education Commission
- Account Number: 17427900133401
- Bank: Habib Bank Limited
- Branch Code: 1742
- Branch: H-9, Shalimar Recording Company Branch, Islamabad