What are regulations on recognition of overseas law training in Vietnam?

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Question date: 24/09/2022

Please ask, what are regulations on recognition of overseas law training in Vietnam? Looking forward to support according to the latest regulations.

    • According to Article 3 of Circular 05/2021/TT-BTP, regulations on recognition of overseas law training in Vietnam are as follows:

      1. The certificate of completion of the overseas lawyer training program is recognized in the following cases:

      a) The certificate of completion of the overseas lawyer training program which issued by the foreign training institution within the scope of application of the agreement on equivalence of diplomas or mutual recognition of qualifications; or international treaty related to the diploma to which the Socialist Republic of Vietnam has signed;

      b) The certificate of completion of the overseas lawyer training program which is issued by the training institution the training program of which has been recognized by the accreditation body of that country, or the training institution that is allowed, by the competent authority of that country, to establish and issue diplomas, certificates of graduation of overseas lawyer training.

      2. Those who have completed the lawyer training program abroad and wish to be recognized in Vietnam, must submit their applications online via the Public Service Portal of the Ministry of Justice or via the postal system or in person at the Ministry of Justice. The application includes:

      a) Application for recognition of overseas law training;

      b) A copy of the certificate of completion of the overseas lawyer training program; or any document proving that he/she falls into one of the cases specified in Clause 1 of this Article;

      c) A copy of the performance result of the overseas lawyer training.

      The documents specified in Points b and c of this Clause must bear consular authentication in accordance with law and translated into Vietnamese; the Vietnamese translation must be notarized or authenticated in accordance with Vietnamese law.

      3. Within 15 days after receiving a duly completed application, the Minister of Justice shall issue a decision on recognition of overseas lawyer training; in case of refusal, it shall provide explanation in writing.

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