Czech Bar Aptitude Test study plan

Outline the structure of the Czech Civil Code (Act No. 89/2012) and identify the key provisions on legal persons, representation, and time computation.

Analyze the rules on formation, validity, and interpretation of contracts under the Civil Code, including the impact of good faith and fair dealing.

Compare the regulation of ownership rights, co-ownership, and rights in rem to security, with emphasis on acquisition and transfer of title.

Draft a short legal memorandum explaining the consequences of a defective contract (void vs. voidable) with references to statutory provisions.

Explain the statutory rules on family law, including marriage, registered partnerships, and parent-child relations, focusing on the best interests of the child.

Distinguish between intestate succession and testamentary succession, and outline the forced heirship rules for descendants.

Solve two hypothetical inheritance scenarios to determine the heirs and their shares under the Civil Code.

Identify the procedural steps for probate proceedings and the role of the notary as court commissioner.

Outline the structure of the Criminal Code (Act No. 40/2009) and the Code of Criminal Procedure (Act No. 141/1961), noting key differences from the previous codes.

Analyze the elements of selected property crimes (theft, fraud, embezzlement) and white-collar crimes (breach of trust, money laundering).

Describe the stages of criminal proceedings from investigation to trial, including the rights of the accused and the role of the public prosecutor.

Compare the rules on detention, arrest, and pre-trial custody with constitutional guarantees of personal liberty.

Outline the types of civil procedure (contentious, non-contentious, execution) and the jurisdiction of courts.

Explain the rules on filing a lawsuit, the requirements of a petition, and the consequences of procedural defects.

Describe the course of proceedings, including evidence taking, hearings, and judgment, with attention to the principles of oral hearing and public trial.

Identify the remedies against decisions (appeal, cassation, reopening) and the conditions for their admissibility.

Compare the legal forms of business corporations (s.r.o., a.s., v.o.s., k.s.) under the Business Corporations Act (Act No. 90/2012), focusing on formation, governance, and liability.

Explain the duties of directors and the business judgment rule, and analyze conflicts of interest.

Outline the rules on mergers, acquisitions, and divisions, including creditor protection and employee rights.

Describe the insolvency process under Act No. 182/2006, from petition to discharge, and the role of the insolvency administrator.

Outline the structure of administrative procedure under the Administrative Procedure Code (Act No. 500/2004), including parties, evidence, and decision.

Explain the system of administrative justice, including the jurisdiction of administrative courts and the grounds for annulment.

Analyze the constitutional principles of the rule of law, separation of powers, and protection of fundamental rights under the Charter of Fundamental Rights and Freedoms.

Compare the scope of judicial review of administrative acts with constitutional review by the Constitutional Court.

Outline the Labor Code (Act No. 262/2006) on employment contracts, working hours, termination, and severance pay.

Explain the social security system, including sickness, pension, and unemployment benefits, and the role of the Czech Social Security Administration.

Identify key concepts in tax law: income tax, VAT, and tax procedure under the Tax Code (Act No. 280/2009).

Describe the basics of accounting for legal entities, including financial statements and their filing obligations.

Review the Code of Ethics of the Czech Bar Association and the Act on Advocacy (Act No. 85/1996), focusing on conflicts of interest, confidentiality, and fees.

Draft a legal pleading (e.g., a statement of claim or appeal) in a simulated case, incorporating proper structure and citations.

Practice drafting a contract clause (e.g., indemnity or termination) that is clear and enforceable under Czech law.

Complete a timed mock exam covering all domains, with emphasis on weaker areas identified in previous weeks.