The Supreme Court of Sri Lanka was empowered by Section 17 of the Charter of 1833 to admit and enrol as Advocates and Proctors persons of good repute and of competent knowledge and ability. Consequently, Sri Lanka Law College (formerly Ceylon Law College during the period of British colonial administration) was established in 1874, under the Council of Legal Education (est. 1873) to impart formal legal education to law students. In order to practise law in Sri Lanka, a lawyer must be admitted and enrolled as an 'Attorney-at-Law of the Supreme Court of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka'. To receive admission to the Bar, a law student must complete law examinations held by SLLC. For internal students, admission has been by way of a very competitive entrance exam due to the high number of applicants. Such students must attend lectures and sit annual exams over a period of 03 years. However, external students (who have obtained a qualifying LL.B. degree from an outside university accepted by SLLC) need not attend lectures and may complete the requisite exams within a shorter period. Upon successful completion of the said exams, students must compulsorily attend a Practical Training course, Mediation Workshop, Legal Aid training, Police Station visit and complete a 06-month long apprenticeship at the chambers of legal counsel/law firm/legal department so as to take oaths as an Attorney-at-Law. SLLC conducts oratory competitions, mooting workshops, and boasts a strong Law Students' Union. It also conducts postgraduate courses including an LL.M. from the University of Wales, and diplomas in Intellectual Property law and International Trade law. Its main building was constructed in 1911 and remains an impressive piece of architecture to this day. Also on the premises are an Auditorium, Library, Computer Room with I.T. facilities, Canteen, Book Shop, and many lecture halls. Disclaimer: This was created by an alumna, in the absence of any official page.