Training Pathway:

Becoming a lawyer in Ukraine requires a Master’s Degree or a Specialist Diploma in Law from an accredited institute or university. The pathway typically spans five total years, during which students study subjects such as civil law, criminal law, constitutional law, administrative law, and procedural law.

Certification Requirements:

After completing their legal education, aspiring lawyers must obtain at least 2 years of experience in the legal sphere (usually as a lawyer or notary assistant) and then pass the Qualification Examination held by local Qualification-Disciplinary Commission of Lawyers to be qualified for employment as a lawyer. This comprehensive exam tests candidates on various areas of Ukrainian law, international law, and legal procedures. The newly qualified lawyer then must join the National Association of Lawyers of Ukraine.

Continuing Legal Education (CLE):

Lawyers in Ukraine are required to participate in regular professional development programs, based on materials that are established by regional lawyer councils.