Lawyers Act (FMLA)
Inserted by No I 3 of the FA of 27 Sept. 2024 on the Conclusion of International Agreements on the Recognition of Professional Qualifications, in force since 1 July 2025 (AS 2025 477; BBl 2024 460).
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Art. 34a
1 Within the scope of this Act, the Federal Council may conclude international agreements on the recognition of foreign professional titles that entitle the holder to practise as a lawyer. 2 In doing so, it shall ensure in particular that: a. lawyers are subject to the professional rules set out in Article 25; and b. entry in the cantonal lawyers’ roll is governed by the principles applicable to lawyers from EU or EFTA member states. 3 It may issue implementing provisions for these agreements.