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Overall Lawyer Information in Cambodia
1. Legal Profession Overview
Lawyers in Cambodia are legal professionals authorized to provide legal advice, represent clients in court, draft legal documents, and defend rights under Cambodian law. The legal profession is regulated to ensure ethical practice and professional standards.
2. Governing Body
All licensed lawyers in Cambodia must be members of the:
Bar Association of the Kingdom of Cambodia (BAKC)
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Established: 1995
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Role:
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Regulates admission and discipline of lawyers
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Issues lawyer licenses
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Enforces professional ethics
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Oversees legal training and continuing education
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Only lawyers registered with the BAKC are legally allowed to practice law in Cambodia.
3. Qualification to Become a Lawyer
To become a lawyer in Cambodia, a person must:
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Hold a law degree from a recognized university
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Complete professional training at the Center for Training of the Legal Profession (CTLP)
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Pass the Bar examination
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Take an oath before the Court of Appeal
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Register with the BAKC
4. Types of Lawyers in Cambodia/strong>
Lawyers may specialize in areas such as:
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Civil Law
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Criminal Law
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Business & Commercial Law
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Property & Land Law
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Labor & Social Law
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Family Law
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Education Law
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Cyber & Technology Law
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Political & Human Rights Law
Some lawyers work in private law firms, others serve as legal advisors, corporate counsel, NGO lawyers, or human rights defenders.
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