Bulgarian Bar Exam study guide
Bulgarian Bar Exam · Work through your exam, one topic at a time.
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 study guide has 9 sections and about 2,077 words.
01Civil Law and Civil Procedure
Civil law questions test the Civil Code relationships (persons, property, ownership, possession, security, prescription) while procedure questions test the Civil Procedure Code (CPC): jurisdiction, claim, evidence, appeal. Keep the two layers separate in your head; examiners often blend them.
282 words, about 1 min02Criminal Law and Criminal Procedure
Criminal law questions turn on the elements of an offence: object, objective side (act, causation, result), subject (age, sanity), subjective side (intent, negligence). Know the difference between attempt, preparation, and completed offence, and the rules on complicity and cumulative offences.
259 words, about 1 min03Administrative Law and Administrative Procedure
Administrative law governs the organisation and activity of public administration and the protection of private persons against unlawful administrative acts. Focus on the types of administrative acts, their form and reasoning, entry into force, and the grounds for annulment.
249 words, about 1 min04Constitutional Law and Judicial System Organization
Constitutional law questions test the hierarchy of norms, fundamental rights and their limits, and the organisation of the judiciary. Understand that the constitution binds all state organs and that statutes must conform to it.
234 words, about 1 min05Commercial Law and Commercial Procedure
Commercial law covers merchants, companies, commercial transactions, and insolvency. Know the types of commercial companies, their organs, capital rules, and liability of managers and shareholders.
214 words, about 1 min06Obligations and Contracts
This domain tests the life of an obligation: formation, performance, breach, and extinction. Master contract formation (offer, acceptance), validity (capacity, consent, object, form), and effects (binding force, good faith).
217 words, about 1 min07Family and Inheritance Law
Family law governs marriage, parentage, adoption, and maintenance; inheritance law governs succession by will and by law. Understand that family status is largely a matter of public registration, while succession depends on the deceased's last domicile and the applicable law.
207 words, about 1 min08Labor and Social Security Law
Labor law balances employer management with employee protection. Know the employment contract, working time, leave, discipline, termination, and social insurance.
198 words, under 1 min09Legal Ethics and Professional Responsibility
Legal ethics questions test the attorney's duties: loyalty, confidentiality, independence, competence, and integrity before the court. Understand that the duty to the court may override client instructions.
217 words, about 1 min