Article 5 To practice law, a lawyer shall obtain a lawyer qualification and a practicing certificate.
article 6 a lawyer shall pass the national unified judicial examination. A person with a bachelor's degree or above in law major in an institution of higher learning or a bachelor's degree or above in other majors in an institution of higher learning with legal professional knowledge shall pass the national judicial examination and obtain the qualification of lawyer.
if it is difficult to apply the academic qualifications specified in the preceding paragraph, it may be relaxed to a bachelor's degree in law in an institution of higher learning within a certain period of time upon the decision of the judicial administrative department of the State Council.
Article 7 Anyone who has a bachelor's degree or above in law in an institution of higher learning, is engaged in legal research, teaching and other professional work, has a senior professional title or has the same professional level, and applies for practicing as a lawyer, shall be examined and approved by the judicial administrative department of the State Council according to the qualification conditions of lawyers.
article 8 anyone who supports the constitution of People's Republic of China (PRC) and meets the following conditions may apply for a lawyer's practice license:
(1) to be qualified as a lawyer;
(2) practicing 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) Those who have been subjected to criminal punishment, except for negligent crimes;
(3) Being expelled from public office or having his lawyer's practice certificate revoked.
article 1 to apply for a lawyer's practice license, the following materials shall be submitted:
(1) an application form;
(2) a lawyer's qualification certificate;
(3) 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 An application for a lawyer's practice certificate shall be examined and approved by the judicial administrative department of the people's government at or above the provincial, autonomous region or municipality directly under the Central Government. If the requirements specified in this Law are met, the lawyer's practice certificate shall be issued within 3 days from the date of receiving the application; 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 3 days from the date of receiving the application.
Article 12 A lawyer shall practice in one law firm, and shall not practice in more than two law firms at the same time.
the practice of lawyers is not restricted by region.
Article 13 On-the-job staff of state organs shall not concurrently serve as practicing lawyers.
lawyers are not allowed to engage in lawyer business while they are members of the standing committees of people's congresses at various levels.
Article 14 A person who has not obtained a lawyer's practice certificate shall not practice in the name of a lawyer, nor engage in litigation agency or defense business for profit.