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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Approval requirements for foreign lawyers to practice from the Ministry of Justice | Authorization / permit requirements | Ministry of Justice | Foreign 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 2011 | 31-12-9999 |
Other requirements for aliens and foreigners to become lawyers in the Lao PDR | Licensing (based on experience, track record, technical requirements, and/or other) | Ministry of Justice | Aliens 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 2011 | 31-12-9999 |
Qualification requirements for aliens and foreigners to become lawyers | Licensing (based on qualifications / education) | Ministry of Justice | Aliens 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 2011 | 31-12-9999 |
Qualification requirements to be met by lawyers | Licensing (based on qualifications / education) | Ministry of Justice | Individuals 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 2011 | 31-12-9999 |
Requirement to subscribe to the Bar Association | Requirement to subscribe to association | Ministry of Justice | Individuals 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 2011 | 31-12-9999 |