Professional Practice
Lebanese Lawyers Practice.
How lawyers are trained, admitted, and regulated in Lebanon, a concise introduction for foreign colleagues and prospective clients.
The legal profession in Lebanon is governed by Law No. 8/1970 on the Organisation of the Legal Profession and by the internal regulations of the Beirut and Tripoli Bar Associations.
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Admission to the Bar
Candidates must hold a Lebanese law degree (or a recognised foreign equivalent), pass the Bar entrance exam, and complete a three-year traineeship under a senior attorney. Full admission follows a professional oath.
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Rules of professional conduct
- ◆Independence and dignity of the profession
- ◆Client confidentiality and professional secrecy
- ◆Prohibition of conflicts of interest
- ◆Duties of competence, diligence, and loyalty
- ◆Restrictions on advertising
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Court appearances
Only attorneys registered with a Lebanese bar may plead before Lebanese courts. Foreign counsel may participate as advisors but must associate with a local attorney for representation.
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