In Montenegro, the legal profession is an independent and autonomous activity that provides legal assistance to individuals and organizations.
Only individuals with a Bachelor of Laws degree (from a 4-year course) are eligible to practice law. Upon passing the bar and attorney exams, and admission to the Bar Association, a lawyer can be enlisted as an attorney-at-law.
The autonomy and independence of the attorney-at-law profession are ensured by:
- Independent practice of the legal profession,
- The client's right to choose their own attorney-at-law,
- The organization of attorneys-at-law in the Bar Association of Montenegro as autonomous and independent organizations,
- The adoption of general legislation by the Bar Associations,
- Decision-making on admission to the Bar Associations and the termination of the right to practice law under the reference of the attorney-at-law.
The provision of legal assistance includes, inter alia:
- Providing oral and written legal advice and opinions,
- Drafting legal documents such as petitions, requests, contracts, testaments, etc.,
- Representation and defense of individuals and legal entities,
- Mediation for legal transactions or the peaceful settlement of disputes,
- Providing other legal assistance on behalf of national or foreign individuals or organizations.