The bar examination is a prestigious professional examination for lawyers arranged by the Finnish Bar Association. The exam can be flexibly done almost entirely online. Please note that the examination must be done in Finnish or Swedish. Passing the examination is one of the requirements for obtaining the title of attorney-at-law which in Finland is protected by law and can only be used by members of the Finnish Bar Association.
Lawyers who do not intend to work as attorneys can also take the examination as continuing education. Those who pass the bar examination are issued with a legal counsel licence without a work experience requirement, provided that the other requirements for the licence are met. The licence is granted by the Legal Counsel Committee.
