Training Pathway:

Becoming a lawyer in Uzbekistan requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Law from an accredited institute or university. The degree program typically spans four years, during which students study subjects such as civil law, criminal law, constitutional law, administrative law, and procedural law. Many lawyers also pursue further education, such as Master’s Degree, to specialize in particular areas such as international law, corporate law, or intellectual property law.

Certification Requirements:

Once the aspiring lawyer completes their education, they must complete a 3-month internship working at a lawyer’s office. Having completed the internship, they must then apply to the regional bar association to pass the Qualifying Examination (the equivalent of a Bar Examination) administered by the Chamber of Advocates of Uzbekistan. The examination is focused on a specific area of law in which the aspiring lawyer wishes to specialize.

Continuing Legal Education (CLE):

Lawyers in Uzbekistan are required to complete professional development courses at minimum once every 3 years, minimum course length being 2 weeks. Professional development programs are overseen by the Chamber of Advocates of Uzbekistan.