Bulgarian Bar Exam case studies
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The Bulgarian Bar Examination (Адвокатски изпит) is the state examination that a law graduate must pass in order to be admitted to the Bulgarian bar and practise as an advocate (адвокат). It is administered under the framework of the Bar Act (Закон за адвокатурата) and is intended for candidates who have completed a Bulgarian law degree (or an equivalent recognised qualification) and who wish to register with a bar association. The Bulgarian Bar Exam case studies are 5 cases and about 2,716 words.
1The Disputed Easement and the Running of the Preclusive Period
In 2015, Marin sold a landlocked plot (plot B) to his cousin Petar while retaining the surrounding plot A. The notarial deed expressly granted Petar a right of way across plot A to reach the public road, "for as long as plot B remains without other access." In 2019 Petar began using a second, shorter route across plot A that was never mentioned in the deed.
595 words, about 3 min2Custody, Relocation, and the Child's Best Interests
After divorce in 2021, the court granted Elena (mother) residence of their daughter Sofia, then 6, with visitation to Todor (father) every other weekend and four weeks in summer. In 2024 Elena accepted a job offer in another city 400 km away and notified Todor she would relocate with Sofia in 60 days.
593 words, about 3 min3Termination for Convenience and the Contractor's Claim
Alfa EOOD contracted with Beta AD to build a warehouse for EUR 500,000, with completion in 12 months and a 10% retention. Month 5: Beta had completed 40% of the work and had incurred EUR 210,000 in costs plus EUR 30,000 in expected profit on the remaining work.
500 words, about 3 min4Disciplinary Liability and the Duty of Confidentiality
Advocate Georgiev represented a client, Stoyan, in a commercial dispute. After the case ended, Georgiev joined a law firm that was concurrently advising Stoyan's former opponent, Mira, in an unrelated matter.
528 words, about 3 min5Administrative Penalty, Proportionality, and Judicial Review
A municipal inspector fined a small bakery BGN 5,000 for selling bread past its labeled date, under an ordinance setting a fixed fine of BGN 5,000 per violation "regardless of circumstances." The inspector found three expired loaves during a routine check; no customer complaint or illness was reported. The bakery had a clean record over 12 years and had already withdrawn the batch.
500 words, about 3 min