law of advocate
Article 8 A person who supports the Constitution of People's Republic of China (PRC) and meets the following conditions may apply for a lawyer's practice certificate:
(1) Having the qualification of a lawyer;
(2) Having worked as an intern in a law firm for one year;
(3) Good conduct.
Article 9 A lawyer's practice certificate shall not be issued under any of the following circumstances:
(1) Having no or limited capacity for civil conduct;
(2) Having been subjected to criminal punishment, except for negligent crimes;
(3) Being expelled from public office or having his lawyer's practice certificate revoked.
Article 10 Application Documents To apply for a lawyer's practice certificate, the following documents shall be submitted:
(1) an application;
(2) Lawyer's qualification certificate;
(three) the internship appraisal materials issued by the law firm where the applicant is located;
(4) A copy of the applicant's identity certificate.
Article 11 Anyone who applies for a lawyer's practice certificate during the application procedure shall be issued a lawyer's practice certificate within 30 days from the date of receiving the application after being examined by the judicial administrative department of the people's government at or above the province, autonomous region or municipality directly under the Central Government and meeting the requirements stipulated in this Law; Those who do not meet the requirements stipulated in this law shall not be issued with a lawyer's practice certificate, and shall notify the applicant in writing within 30 days from the date of receiving the application.
Article 12 A lawyer with limited practice shall practice in one law firm and shall not practice in more than two law firms at the same time.
Lawyers' practice is not restricted by region.
Article 13 State functionaries are restricted from serving as lawyers.
Lawyers are not allowed to practice law while serving as members of the Standing Committees of People's congresses at all levels.