Legal framework

The activity of lawyers is primarily regulated by:

• The Law on advocacy
• The Statute of the profession of advocates
• The Code of ethics of advocates
• Decisions of the governing bodies of the Union of Advocates

The Law on advocacy establishes the key regulations concerning:

• the principles governing the activity of advocates
• the requirements and procedure for admission to the Bar
• the organization of the advocates’ profession
• incompatibilities established for advocates
• advocates’ rights, obligations and privileges
• the disciplinary procedure against advocates
• the professional training of advocates
• the powers of the governing bodies of the Union of Advocates

The Statute of the profession of advocates, adopted by the Congress, further details and complements the rules established by the Law on the Bar.

The Code of ethics of advocates specifies the principles and ethical standards of advocates.

The governing bodies of the Union adopt mandatory decisions for advocates, which are published on the website of the Union.

1. The Regulation on the Organization and Functioning of the Union of Advocates of the Republic of Moldova
2. The Regulation on Awarding the Honorary Title “Veteran of the Legal Profession,” the Regulation on Awarding the Honorary Title “Dean of the Legal Profession,” and the Regulation on the Conditions for Granting the “Certificate of Honor”
3. The Regulation of the Training Center for Lawyers of the Union of Advocates of the Republic of Moldova
4. The Regulation on the Procurement of Goods, Works, and Services for the Needs of the Union of Advocates of the Republic of Moldova
5. The Regulation on Granting Access to State Secrets
6. The Rules for the Registration and Listing of Foreign Advocates in the Special Registry Maintained by the UA Council
7. The Regulation on the “Policy and Manner of Publishing on the Official Website of the Union of Advocates of the Republic of Moldova”