חוק לשכת עורכי הדין (תיקון מס' 44), התשפ"ד–2024

Private member's bill · Published 8 Aug 2024

1Tabled
2Reading 1
3Committee
4Readings 2-35 Aug 2024
5Published8 Aug 2024

How it affects you

From May 8, 2025, a Justice Ministry appointee will recognize foreign law degrees instead of the Hebrew University, using new criteria. People who practiced law abroad without qualification can receive relief after four or seven years if the Bar recognizes their experience.

Who gains

Overseas legal practitioners Recognition of four years’ experience for internship relief Section 3
Overseas legal practitioners Recognition of seven years’ experience for licensing relief Section 4
Justice Ministry appointee Authority to recognize legal education acquired abroad Section 2(ב)

Who pays

Israel Bar Association Must assess and recognize experience of people not licensed abroad Section 25ז
Recognition applicants Recognition applications and appeals may carry a fee Section 5