In Brazil, all legal professionals must demonstrate their knowledge of the law and its application by passing the OAB exams, the national Bar exams.
To be admitted to practise law in Brazil, an individual must obtain a Bachelor of Laws degree from an accredited institution. The law degree is a five-year course.
Lawyers in Brazil are called 'advogados'.
Foreign lawyers must register with the relevant state OAB to practise as a foreign law consultant, known as a consultor de direito estrangeiro. This allows them to provide advice in Brazil on the law of their country of origin.
It is administered by the Bar Association of Brazil. Generally, the educational process takes about five years to complete. For international students who wish to enroll in law programs in Brazil, the first step is to apply to one of the colleges welcoming international students.