Advokatski ispit case studies
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The Advokatski ispit (Croatian bar exam) is the professional qualification examination that a law graduate in Croatia must pass to be admitted to the practice of law as an attorney. It is intended for candidates who have completed the prescribed legal education and the required period of practical legal training, and who wish to exercise the profession independently or in a law firm. The examination is organised around five broad substantive areas: civil law, criminal law, constitutional and administrative law, commercial and labour law, and legal ethics and professional practice. Candidates are expected to demonstrate not only knowledge of the governing statutes but also the ability to apply them to concrete cases, to draft and reason about procedural steps, and to observe the duties of the profession. The Advokatski ispit case studies are 5 cases and about 2,328 words.
1The Unregistered Lease and the Tenant’s Repairs
In March 2023, Marko leased his apartment in Zagreb to Ana for two years at €800 per month. The lease was oral; no written contract was signed, and possession was handed over.
621 words, about 3 min2The Self-Defence Claim in a Bar Fight
in a Split bar, Ivan accused Luka of stealing his phone. Luka pushed Ivan, who fell but was not injured.
449 words, about 2 min3The Municipal Fine and the Right to Be Heard
The City of Rijeka issued a €500 fine to Petra for allegedly putting out garbage on the wrong day. The fine was issued by a municipal inspector without a prior hearing.
411 words, about 2 min4The Employee’s Non-Compete and the New Job
Marta worked as a sales manager for a Croatian IT company, TechNovo d.o.o., for five years. Her employment contract included a non-compete clause: for 12 months after termination, she could not work for any competitor in Croatia, and the clause provided no compensation.
417 words, about 2 min5The Lawyer’s Conflict of Interest
Lawyer Kovač represented Company A in a contract dispute against Company B. After the case settled, Company B asked Kovač to represent it in a new matter against Company C.
430 words, about 2 min