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Procedures of applying for Lawyer

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Procedures of applying for Lawyer

Procedures of applying for Lawyer

Individuals who wish to become a lawyer shall pass the examination, as specified in specific regulations issued by the ministry of justice in collaboration with the Bar association and shall be appointed by ministry of justice within thirty days from the date of announcing the results of the examination, except for individuals as provided in article 12, item 4 and 5. 



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NameMeasure TypeAgencyDescriptionCommentsLegal DocumentValidity
Approval requirements for foreign lawyers to practice from the Ministry of JusticeAuthorization / permit requirements Ministry of JusticeForeign Lawyers who work under contract with
a legal enterprises in the Lao PDR must obtain
authorization from the Ministry of Justice and be
registered first with the Bar Association in order
to be entitled to provide advice on foreign and
international laws, but are not be entitled to
provide advice on Lao law and litigate cases
in the courts of the Lao PDR.
-Law on Lawyers No. 010/NA, dated 21 December 201131-12-9999
Other requirements for aliens and foreigners to become lawyers in the Lao PDRLicensing (based on experience, track record, technical requirements, and/or other)Ministry of JusticeAliens and foreigners who wish to apply to be lawyers in the Lao PDR must have a good knowledge of the Lao language and culture and holding at least a bachelor degree in Lao law-Law on Lawyers No. 010/NA, dated 21 December 201131-12-9999
Qualification requirements for aliens and foreigners to become lawyersLicensing (based on qualifications / education)Ministry of JusticeAliens and foreigners who wish to apply to be lawyers in the Lao PDR must have a good knowledge of the Lao language and culture and holding at least a bachelor degree in Lao law-Law on Lawyers No. 010/NA, dated 21 December 201131-12-9999
Qualification requirements to be met by lawyersLicensing (based on qualifications / education)Ministry of JusticeIndividuals who wish to become lawyers must
meet several criteria, including being Lao citizens
with minimum age of 23 years, hold at least a
bachelor degree in law, passed the lawyers'
examination & attained professional lawyer training
-Law on Lawyers No. 010/NA, dated 21 December 201131-12-9999
Requirement to subscribe to the Bar AssociationRequirement to subscribe to associationMinistry of JusticeIndividuals who become a lawyer must be
appointed by the Minister of Justice within thirty
days from the date of announcing the results of the examination then registered as a member of the Bar Association.
-Law on Lawyers No. 010/NA, dated 21 December 201131-12-9999