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JFBA Rules and Regulations

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These are unofficial and tentative English translations for reader's convenience only, and will be modified as necessary.

Articles of Association of Japan Federation of Bar Associations (PDF file; 570KB)

Basic Rules on the Duties of Foreign Special Members (PDF file; 511KB)

Basic Rules on the Duties of Practicing Attorneys (PDF file; 442KB)

Basic Rules on the Duties of Registered Foreign Lawyers (Gaikokuho-Jimu-Bengoshi) ( PDF file; 748KB)

Rules Concerning Verification of Client Identity and Retention of Records(PDF file; 139KB)

Regulations Concerning Verification of Client Identity and Retention of Records(PDF file; 279KB)

Rules Concerning Disclosure of Disciplinary Records (PDF file; 268KB)

Rules on Office Name of Registered Foreign Lawyers (PDF file; 611KB)

Basic Rules for Joint Corporation Members (PDF file; 440KB)



Attorney Act (Japanese Law Translation Website)

Act on Special Measures concerning the Handling of Legal Services by Foreign Lawyers (Japanese Law Translation Website)

Ordinance for Enforcement of the Act on Special Measures concerning the Handling of Legal Services by Foreign Lawyers (Japanese Law Translation Website)

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