Aufnahme eines europäischen Rechtsanwalts in die Rechtsanwaltskammer

Admission of a lawyer from the European Union, the EEA or Switzerland to a German Bar Association

Due to a far-reaching harmonization of the fundamental principles of professional law for lawyers in the member states of the EU, the EEA and Switzerland, it is justified to allow lawyers from these countries to work as lawyers in Germany in accordance with the EuRAG.

In order to enable the admission procedure required under the principles of the Federal Lawyers' Act (BRAO) and also the professional supervision of such colleagues, the so-called "European lawyers" are admitted to the bar associations under their legal home country designation.

• Complete curriculum vitae with photograph
• Proof of nationality pursuant to Section 3 (1) EuRAG
• Certificate of membership of the profession of European lawyer from the competent authority in the country of origin, not older than 3 months, accompanied by a certified translation (Section 3 (2) EuRAG)
• Proof of professional liability insurance in the original
• If applicable, certified copy(s) of the doctoral certificate or other evidence of the acquisition of academic degrees
• Proof of payment of the administrative fee

• Proof of nationality
• Proof of admission as a European lawyer in the country of origin

275.00 € (§ 1 No. 1 of the Rules of the Bar Association of the State of Brandenburg on the charging of administrative fees for the admission procedure and the appointment of representatives - GO)

• Application with supporting documents to the Bar Association
• Consultation and resolution by the Bar Council
• Swearing in and handing over of the admission certificate by the President of the Bar Association/the Board of Directors of the Bar Association

4 weeks

A European lawyer admitted to a German Bar Association is fully authorized to provide legal advice and representation in the same way as German lawyers, without any restrictions in terms of content.

The only factual difference lies in a different professional title reflecting the country of origin.