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.
Article 14 Article 14 of the Lawyers Law stipulates that 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. The organization of law firms shall be supervised and managed by judicial administrative organs and lawyers associations. It is the working organization for lawyers to perform their duties and carry out business activities. It should be regarded as a public institution (enterprise management mode) and cannot be regarded as a private enterprise unit for manufacturing.