Rules of the Bar Examination
In force, as amended on 6 February 20261. The bar examination is held by the Supreme Court twice a year, in a spring and an autumn session, in the Hall of Justice in Talas.
2. A candidate shall hold a degree in law of Talas State University or of a foreign university recognised in the Zone.
3. The application is made to the Registry, for the spring session not later than 31 January and for the autumn session not later than 31 July, with a copy of the diploma, the passport and two references from members of the bar.
4. The written examination consists of two papers, one in Iradi and one in English, on commercial law, civil and criminal procedure and the law of the Zone in force. The papers are marked by examiners appointed by the Chief Justice without knowing the names of the candidates.
5. A candidate who passes the written examination is admitted to the oral examination before a panel of a Justice of the Supreme Court, a member of the bar and a teacher of the Faculty of Law of Talas State University.
6. A candidate who does not pass may apply again for a later session. A candidate who fails three times may apply again only after two years from the last attempt.
7. Candidates who pass take the oath before the Chief Justice in open court and are entered on the roll of the bar kept by the Registry. Only a person entered on the roll may practise as an advocate before the courts of the Zone.
8. The dates of each session are announced by notice of the Registry not later than two months before the session.