• Application form

You must submit a completed and signed application for admission, together with a curriculum vitae with photograph.

• Proof of nationality

You must submitproof of your nationality (certified copy of a valid identity document) from a member state of the European Union or another state party to the Agreement on the European Economic Area or Switzerland.

• Proof of a certificate from the country of origin

You must submit a certificate (and a certified copy) from the competent authority in your country of origin which shows that the European lawyer belongs to this profession. The certificate must not be older than three months at the time of submission. As a rule, you must resubmit the certificate to the competent bar association every 3 years after your possible admission.

• Proof of previous convictions

You must submit a certificate from the competent authority in your country of origin stating that you are not aware of any serious professional misconduct, criminal offenses or other circumstances that call into question your suitability for the profession of lawyer.

• Proof of birth certificate

You must submit your birth certificate. If you have had a change of name since birth, you must also submit documentary evidence of the name (marriage certificate/excerpt from the family register).

• Proof of academic degree

If you hold an academic degree, you must submit proof of this, e.g. a certified copy of your doctoral certificate or further proof of academic degrees.

• Proof of professional indemnity insurance

You must submit proof (in the original) that you have taken out professional liability insurance in accordance with Section 51 of the Federal Lawyers' Act (BRAO) or submit a provisional cover note. An insurance policy in your home country satisfies the legal requirements if it is equivalent to an insurance policy pursuant to Section 51 BRAO in terms of conditions and scope of cover. If you have foreign insurance cover, you must submit a certificate from the insurer stating the terms and conditions of the insurance and the scope of cover on an annual basis after possible admission.

• Proof of fee payment

You must submit proof that you have paid the applicable fees. The fee is due upon submission of the application to the Chamber.