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Cabinet of Ministers updates rules for lawyers in free legal aid system
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The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has revised the terms for contracts with lawyers providing free legal aid. Lawyers are now required to annually confirm their qualifications through training, including on ethics.
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- Changes took effect on September 22, 2026
- Lawyers must earn at least 15 credit hours per year
- Mandatory two hours of training on legal ethics
- Possession of a lawyer's certificate is no longer sufficient
- Absence of commission decisions on violations is a condition for contract renewal
Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine · lawyers · free legal aid system
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