• Application for admission

You must submit a completed and signed application for admission, along with a resume with photograph.

• Proof of nationality

You must submitproof of citizenship (certified copy of a valid identity document) of 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 showing that the European lawyer belongs to that profession. The certificate must not be older than three months at the time of its submission. You must resubmit the certificate to the competent bar association after your possible admission, usually every 3 years.

• 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 offense, or other circumstances that would call into question your suitability to practice law.

• Proof of birth certificate

You must submit your birth certificate. If you have had a name change since birth, you must also submit documentary evidence of the name change (marriage certificate/extract 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 the doctorate certificate or further proof of the acquisition of academic degrees.

• Proof of professional liability insurance

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

• Proof of payment of fees

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