Legal basis: People's Republic of China (PRC) Lawyers Law.
Article 5 To apply for practicing as a lawyer, the following conditions shall be met: (1) Supporting the Constitution of People's Republic of China (PRC); (2) Having passed the national unified judicial examination; (3) Having worked as an intern in a law firm for one year; (4) Good conduct.
The lawyer qualification certificate obtained before the implementation of the national unified judicial examination has the same effect as the national unified judicial examination certificate when applying for lawyer practice.
Article 8 Persons with bachelor degree or above in institutions of higher learning, who have been engaged in professional work in the field of legal service personnel in short supply for fifteen years, have senior professional titles or equivalent professional level, and have corresponding professional legal knowledge, apply for full-time lawyer practice, and are allowed to practice after passing the examination by the judicial administrative department of the State Council. Specific measures shall be formulated by the State Council.