Legal basis: Article 5 of the Lawyers Law of People's Republic of China (PRC) shall meet the following conditions to apply for practicing as a lawyer:
(a) support 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.
Measures for the administration of lawyers' practice
Article 6 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 certificate through 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 legal professional qualification certificate when applying for lawyer practice.
Those who enjoy the relevant registration conditions and preferential measures for passing the national unified judicial examination and obtain the legal professional qualification certificate shall be handled in accordance with the relevant provisions.
Persons who apply for practicing as lawyers shall participate in the internship activities organized by the Lawyers Association in accordance with the provisions and pass the examination by the Lawyers Association.
Article 7 To apply for practicing as a part-time lawyer, the following conditions shall be met in addition to those stipulated in Article 6 of these Measures:
(a) to engage in legal education and research in institutions of higher learning and scientific research institutions;
(two) with the consent of the unit.
Article 8 To apply for the qualification as a practicing lawyer, one shall meet the requirements of the Lawyers Law and the relevant provisions of the State Council.
Article 9 A person under any of the following circumstances shall not engage in the profession of lawyer:
(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.