Admission of a European Lawyer to the Bar

A person who has been admitted as a European lawyer upon application to the bar association competent for his/her place of practice is entitled to practice as a lawyer in Germany under the professional title of the country of origin.

The decision on admission is made by the competent body.

Requirements

• Applicant is registered as a European lawyer with the competent authority in the country of origin:

What documents do I need?

• Request
• Resume
  

  Curriculum vitae with photograph indicating the name at birth.

• Proof of nationality
  

  Proof of citizenship according to § 3 paragraph 2 sentence 1 Law on the Activities of European Lawyers in Germany (EuRAG)

• Certificate
  

  Certificate issued by the competent authority in the home country confirming membership of the profession of European lawyer, not older than 3 months and accompanied by a certified translation (Section 3 (2) sentence 2 EuRAG).

• Proof of professional liability insurance
  

  Proof of professional liability insurance either in accordance with § 51 BRAO via an insurance policy taken out in Germany or an equivalent insurance policy in the home country (§ 7 paragraph 1 EuRAG).

• If applicable: proof of the acquisition of academic degrees
  

  Certified copy of the doctoral degree certificate or other evidence of the acquisition of academic degrees.

• Extract from the Federal Central Register
  

  Will be obtained from the bar association.