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Bar Association; application for admission as a European lawyer
The permanent establishment of a European lawyer to practice the profession in Germany requires admission to a German bar association.
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Supplement: Rechtsanwaltskammer für den Oberlandesgerichtsbezirk München
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Antrag auf Aufnahme in die Rechtsanwaltskammer München gemäß § 2 ff. EuRAG
This form can be submitted electronically without signature (e.g. via a secure contact form or by e-mail) or in paper form to the responsible authority.
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Antrag auf Eingliederung und Zulassung in die Rechtsanwaltskammer München gemäß § 11 Abs. 1 Satz 1 EuRAG
This form can be submitted electronically without signature (e.g. via a secure contact form or by e-mail) or in paper form to the responsible authority.
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Rechtsanwaltskammer für den Oberlandesgerichtsbezirk München
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Tal 33
80331 München
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Postfach 10 05 11
80079 München
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Procedure details
Description
Nationals of Member States of the European Union, of other signatory states to the Agreement on the European Economic Area and of Switzerland who are entitled to practise independently as lawyers under one of the professional titles listed in the Annex to the Act on the Activities of European Lawyers in Germany (EuRAG) (European lawyers) may establish themselves permanently in Germany to practise the profession as an established European lawyer under the professional title of their country of origin.
A European lawyer is a person who is authorized to use one (or more) of the following professional titles:
- in Belgium: Avocat/Advocaat/Lawyer
- in Bulgaria: Адвокат (advocate)
- in Denmark: Advokat
- in Estonia: Vandeadvokaat
- in Finland: Asianajaja / Advokat
- in France: Avocat
- in Greece: Δικηγόρος (Dikigoros)
- in Ireland: Barrister / Solicitor
- in Iceland: Lögmaur
- in Italy: Avvocato
- in Croatia: Odvjetnik/ Odvjetnica
- in Latvia: Zverinats advokats
- in Liechtenstein: Lawyer
- in Lithuania: Advokatas
- in Luxembourg: Avocat
- in Malta: Avukat / Prokuratur Legali
- in the Netherlands: Advocaat
- in Norway: Advokat
- in Austria: Rechtsanwalt
- in Poland: Adwokat/Radca prawny
- in Portugal: Advogado
- in Romania: Avocat
- in Sweden: Advokat
- in Switzerland: Advokat, Rechtsanwalt, Anwalt, Fürsprecher, Fürsprech / Avocat / Avvocato
- in Slovakia: Advokát / Komerčný právnik
- in Slovenia: Odvetnik/ Odvetnica
- in Spain: Abogado / Advocat / Avogado / Abokatu
- in the Czech Republic: Advokát
- in Hungary: Ügyvéd
- in Cyprus: Δικηγόρος (Dikigoros).
The application for admission to the Bar Association must be submitted to the Bar Association in whose district the applicant wishes to establish himself/herself.
Requirements
The prerequisite for admission to a German bar association is the submission of a certificate of membership of the legal profession from the competent authority in the home country.
Established European lawyers must comply with the German professional obligations and use the professional title that they are entitled to use in their home country under local law. Anyone who is entitled to use the professional title "Rechtsanwalt" (e.g. in Austria) must also state the professional organization to which they belong in their home country (e.g. Vienna Bar Association).
At the same time, established European lawyers may use the designation "member of the bar association" in their professional dealings, but not the designation "European lawyer".
Required documents
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Application for admission as a European lawyer in German
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Curriculum vitae with photograph in German
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Certificate of membership of the legal profession issued by the competent authority in the home Member State
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if applicable, proof of previous admission to the German bar, as a legal counsel or as another member of a German bar association
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certified translation of all foreign language documents into the German language
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Proof of the conclusion of a professional liability insurance policy covering damages arising from the provision of advice under German law in GermanyAs a rule, only the standardised confirmations of the German insurers are recognised.
Fees
The fee for admission to the bar association is between 150 and 500 euros. In addition, there is an annual fee set by the respective bar association (around 200 to 340 euros per year). The fees and contributions can be paid by bank transfer (also via online banking).
Deadlines
none
Processing time
The competent bar association will decide on your application once the complete application documents have been submitted.
Legal bases
Appeal
Disputes in connection with the admission of European lawyers are decided by the Lawyers' Court (§ 35 EuRAG in conjunction with §§ 112a ff. BRAO)
Related links
Supplement: Rechtsanwaltskammer für den Oberlandesgerichtsbezirk München
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Status: 05.03.2025
Editorially responsible for prodecure description: Bayerisches Staatsministerium der Justiz
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