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Examen de acceso a la Abogacía
The state exam that licenses law graduates to practise as a lawyer in Spain, taken after the Máster de Acceso.
- Who sits it
- Law graduates who want to practise as an abogado or procurador.
- When it happens
- After the law degree and the compulsory Máster de Acceso a la Abogacía with its internship.
- Preparation time
- 2 to 4 months of revision after the master.
- How often
- Twice a year.
- Cost
- The master is the real cost (5,000–12,000 EUR); the exam fee is small.
What the exam is like
A multiple-choice exam: a common part on professional practice and ethics, plus a specialist part in your chosen branch.
Stage by stage
1
Complete the law degree
2
Complete the Máster de Acceso and its supervised internship
3
Sit the state multiple-choice exam
4
Register with a Colegio de Abogados
How the mark is used
Pass mark is 50% of the combined score of the exam and the master; pass or fail, no ranking.
Careers that need it
Required
Barrister / Trial Lawyer
The state exam that licenses courtroom practice in Spain.
RequiredCivil Lawyer
Required in Spain to practise as a lawyer after the law degree and the master.
RequiredCriminal Lawyer
Required in Spain to practise as a lawyer after the law degree and the master.
RequiredSolicitor
You cannot register with a Colegio de Abogados without it.