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Becoming an attorney-at-law

Are you looking for a dynamic, exciting and meaningful profession that centres around protecting the rights of the most vulnerable, continuous professional development and unwavering support from colleagues?

Why become an attorney-at-law?
Find out on our website why you should consider a career in advocacy and what steps you need to take to become an attorney-at-law.
The bar examination
The bar examination is a highly prestigious professional qualification for lawyers, which is administered by the Finnish Bar Association and can be completed only in Finnish or Swedish.
Upcoming examination events
Check out our events calendar for upcoming bar examination events.

How do I apply?

Once you satisfy the membership criteria, you can visit the ‘How to apply’ page of our website to see what you need to do to become an attorney-at-law.

Find out more about the application process

The bar examination is a highly prestigious professional qualification for lawyers and a useful accolade to have even if you do not intend to work as an attorney-at-law.

Find out more about the bar examination

Upcoming examination events

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