Shanghai lawyer transfer procedure.

Procedures for foreign lawyers to practice in Shanghai for the first time: 1. Signing a labor contract. After arriving in Shanghai, you should reach an employment agreement with the local law firm and sign a labor contract. Second, apply for a shift. Apply to Shanghai Municipal Bureau of Justice for file transfer with ID card, practicing certificate, legal professional qualification certificate, original and photocopy of labor contract. The files handed over include internship files and examination files, but there is no order. Third, go back to the original place of practice to go through the formalities. The regulations vary from place to place, and the original firm is generally required to issue a certificate of Sanqing. After that, go through the formalities with the transfer letter, Sanqing certificate, transfer application, original and photocopy of ID card and practice certificate to the Legislative Affairs Office of the judicial organ where you are located. It's best if you can take the file with you, which can save transmission time. It's best to copy the practicing certificate and then return it so that it can be used when re-applying for practicing. Fourth, apply for a follow-up visit. After the file is transferred to the Municipal Bureau of Justice, you can apply for practice in the Municipal Bureau of Justice. Lawyers from other provinces need to apply for re-practice when they come to Shanghai for the first time. The applicant holds a copy of ID card, labor contract, practice certificate, legal professional qualification certificate, personal commitment letter and application for administrative license to the district judicial bureau. After receiving the application, the regional judicial bureau shall examine and issue the acceptance certificate. After receiving the application, the Bureau of Justice generally handles the practice license within one month.