The place where lawyers work is not important, mainly because the Ministry of Justice is in charge of lawyers, and lawyers have practice license numbers, which will also be indicated on business cards. As long as it is a regular law firm, the judicial bureau has filed it.
Specifically, when choosing a lawyer, it generally depends on whether the lawyer has relevant experience, personality and other factors you need to solve the problem. You can also refer to the lawyer's previous client's opinion for comprehensive consideration.
Article 6 of the Lawyers Law: To apply for practicing as a lawyer, an application shall be made to the judicial administrative department of the people's government at the municipal level or municipality directly under the Central Government, and the following materials shall be submitted:
(a) the national unified judicial examination certificate;
(two) the materials issued by the lawyers association that the applicant has passed the internship assessment;
(3) the identity certificate of the applicant;
(4) A certificate issued by a law firm agreeing to accept the applicant.
Thirteenth people who have not obtained the lawyer's practice certificate shall not engage in legal services in the name of lawyers; Unless otherwise provided by law, they shall not engage in litigation agency or defense business.
Article 14 A law firm is a lawyer's practice institution. The establishment of a law firm shall meet the following conditions:
(1) Having its own name, domicile and articles of association;
(2) Having lawyers who meet the requirements of this Law;
(3) The promoter shall be a lawyer who has a certain practice experience and has not been punished for stopping practicing within three years;
(4) Having assets that meet the requirements of the judicial administrative department of the State Council.
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Article 3 Lawyers must abide by the Constitution and laws, and strictly abide by lawyers' professional ethics and practice discipline.
Lawyers' practice must be based on facts and take the law as the criterion.
Lawyers' practice should be supervised by the state, society and the parties concerned.
Lawyers' legal practice is protected by law, and no organization or individual may infringe upon the legitimate rights and interests of lawyers.
Article 4 The judicial administrative department shall supervise and guide lawyers, law firms and lawyers' associations in accordance with this Law.
Chapter II Lawyer's Practice License
Article 5 To apply for practicing as a lawyer, the following conditions shall be met:
(a) support the constitution of People's Republic of China (PRC);
(2) Obtaining the legal professional qualification through the national unified legal professional qualification examination;
(3) Having worked as an intern in a law firm for one year;
(4) Good conduct.
The national unified judicial examination certificate and lawyer qualification certificate obtained before the implementation of the national unified legal professional qualification examination have the same effect as the national unified legal professional qualification certificate.
Article 19 A partnership law firm that has been established for more than three years and has more than 20 practicing lawyers may set up branches. The establishment of a branch office shall be examined and approved by the judicial administrative department of the people's government of the province, autonomous region or municipality directly under the Central Government where the branch office is to be established. An application for the establishment of a branch shall be handled in accordance with the procedures stipulated in Article 18 of this Law.
The partnership law firm shall be liable for the debts of its branches.
Article 20 A state-funded law firm independently engages in lawyer business and is liable for its debts with all its assets.
Article 21 Where a law firm changes its name, person in charge, articles of association and partnership agreement, it shall report to the original audit department for approval.
Where a law firm changes its domicile or partners, it shall report to the original audit department for the record within 15 days from the date of change.
Article 22 A law firm shall be terminated under any of the following circumstances:
(a) unable to maintain the statutory conditions for establishment, and still does not meet the conditions after rectification within a time limit;
(2) The practice certificate of a law firm has been revoked according to law;
(3) Deciding to dissolve by itself;
(4) Other circumstances that should be terminated as stipulated by laws and administrative regulations.
Where the law firm terminates, the practice certificate of the law firm shall be cancelled by the department that issued the practice certificate.
Twenty-third law firms should establish and improve the practice management, conflict of interest review, fees and financial management, complaint investigation, annual assessment and file management systems, and supervise lawyers to abide by professional ethics and practice discipline in their practice activities.
Source of reference: Baidu Encyclopedia-People's Republic of China (PRC) Lawyers Law