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Key Facts: Czech Bar Exam Exam

Examined legal branches

Act No. 85/1996 Sb. § 5a

3 years

Required trainee practice

Act No. 85/1996 Sb. § 5

CZK 12,500

Official examination fee

ČAK Resolution No. 14/2025

5 members

Examination board senate

ČAK Zkušební řád

6 months

Minimum retake waiting period

Act No. 85/1996 Sb.

The Czech Bar Examination is administered by ČAK under Act No. 85/1996 Coll. for advocate trainees with 3 years of qualifying practice. The 2026 fee is CZK 12,500. It covers 5 legal fields through three written practical assignments of up to 6 hours each and an oral examination of up to 90 minutes before a five-member senate.

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1Under Section 629(1) of the Czech Civil Code (Act No. 89/2012 Sb.), what is the standard subjective limitation period (promlčecí lhůta) for rights to property, unless stipulated otherwise?

A.Three years from the day the right could have been exercised for the first time

B.Two years from the day the entitled person learned of the damage

C.Five years from the date the obligation was entered into

D.Ten years from the date the cause of action arose

Explanation: Section 629(1) of Act No. 89/2012 Sb. (Civil Code) establishes that the standard subjective limitation period lasts three years and begins to run on the day the right could have been exercised for the first time.

2What is the legal consequence under the Czech Civil Code if a contract regarding the transfer of real estate recorded in the public cadastre is concluded orally without written form?

A.The contract is null and void (neplatná) due to defect of statutory written form

B.The contract is valid and ownership passes upon payment of the purchase price

C.The contract is automatically converted into an enforceable preliminary contract (smlouva o smlouvě budoucí)

D.The contract is valid between the parties but unenforceable against third parties

Explanation: Under Section 560 of Act No. 89/2012 Sb., written form is required for legal acts establishing or transferring rights in rem to real estate. Failure to observe this statutory form causes invalidity (neplatnost) under Section 582(1) of the Civil Code.

3Under the Czech Labour Code rules effective in 2026, what is the default notice period when an employer gives notice for a reason other than Section 52(f)-(h), unless the parties have agreed a longer period?

A.At least two months, commencing on the day the notice is delivered

B.One month, commencing on the first day of the next calendar month

C.Six weeks, ending on a Friday

D.Three months from the date of the decision to terminate

Explanation: Following the 2025 Flexinovela, the notice period generally begins on the day notice is delivered. The default minimum remains two months; a one-month period applies to the employer grounds in Section 52(f)-(h).

4Which court in the Czech Republic has first-instance subject-matter jurisdiction (věcná příslušnost) over standard civil disputes regarding damages, unless the law specifically assigns it elsewhere?

A.District Court (okresní soud)

B.Regional Court (krajský soud)

C.High Court (vrchní soud)

D.Supreme Court (Nejvyšší soud)

Explanation: Under Section 9(1) of the Code of Civil Procedure (Act No. 99/1963 Sb., OSŘ), District Courts (okresní soudy, in Prague obvodní soudy, in Brno Městský soud) act as courts of first instance in civil proceedings unless statutory jurisdiction is expressly vested in Regional Courts.

5What is the statutory deadline for filing an ordinary appeal (odvolání) against a first-instance civil court judgment under Section 204(1) of the Czech Code of Civil Procedure?

A.15 days from the delivery of the written copy of the decision

B.30 days from the oral pronouncement of the judgment

C.Two months from service via data box

D.Eight days from the notification of the judgment

Explanation: Section 204(1) of Act No. 99/1963 Sb. (OSŘ) provides that an appeal must be lodged within 15 days from the date on which a written copy of the decision was served on the participant or their legal representative.

6Under the Czech Civil Code, what constitutes the statutory matrimonial property regime (zákonný majetkový režim) between spouses?

A.Community property of spouses (společné jmění manželů — SJM)

B.Strict separation of property (režim oddělených jmění)

C.Deferred community of accrued gains (společenství přírůstků)

D.Universal joint co-ownership of all pre-marital and marital assets

Explanation: Under Section 708 et seq. of Act No. 89/2012 Sb., the default statutory matrimonial regime in Czech law is community property of spouses (společné jmění manželů, SJM), which comprises assets acquired and liabilities incurred by either spouse during the marriage, subject to statutory exclusions.

7Under Section 1475(2) of the Czech Civil Code, which of the following represents the order of legal priority among succession titles (dědické tituly)?

A.Inheritance contract (dědická smlouva) takes precedence over a will (závěť), which takes precedence over statutory succession (dědění ze zákona)

B.Statutory succession takes precedence over testamentary succession

C.A will takes precedence over an inheritance contract

D.All three succession titles hold identical legal priority, and the court divides the estate equally among them

Explanation: Section 1476 of Act No. 89/2012 Sb. establishes that succession is based on an inheritance contract, a will, or statutory rules. In terms of priority, an inheritance contract prevails over a unilateral will, and both prevail over statutory default succession.

8Under Section 2910 of the Czech Civil Code, which condition is required to establish tortious liability for breach of a statutory duty (porušení zákonné povinnosti)?

A.The statutory duty must have been enacted to protect the specific interest harmed

B.The tortfeasor must have acted with deliberate malicious intent

C.The victim and tortfeasor must have a pre-existing contractual relationship

D.The damage must exceed the threshold of substantial harm (značná škoda)

Explanation: Section 2910 of Act No. 89/2012 Sb. provides that a tortfeasor who breaches a statutory duty is liable to compensate damage caused to a person whose interest the breached provision was intended to protect (protective purpose of the norm).

9A buyer enters into a contract to purchase an apartment unit from a seller who acquired title under a forged power of attorney. The buyer acts in good faith and is registered in the Land Cadastre. Under Section 984(1) of the Civil Code, how is the true owner's property right affected?

A.The good-faith acquirer for value is protected by material publicity (materiální publicita), and the true owner loses ownership if the statutory contestation deadlines expire

B.The true owner always recovers the apartment because nemo plus iuris applies unconditionally to real property in Czechia

C.The contract is automatically valid without any time limit for the original owner to object

D.The Land Cadastre office must pay compensation to the buyer and cancel the entry immediately

Explanation: Section 984(1) of Act No. 89/2012 Sb. codifies the principle of material publicity of public registers. A person who acquires a right in rem for consideration in good faith based on an erroneous entry in the Land Cadastre is protected, and their acquired right prevails over the unrecorded true owner if contestation procedures under Section 986 are not timely exercised.

10In civil litigation before a Czech court, when does the statutory concentration of proceedings (koncentrace řízení) take effect under Section 118b(1) of the Code of Civil Procedure (OSŘ)?

A.At the end of the preparatory hearing (přípravné jednání) or at the conclusion of the first main hearing if no preparatory hearing took place

B.Immediately upon filing the statement of defense (odpor / vyjádření)

C.Only after the court has examined all documentary evidence

D.At the moment the closing arguments are delivered

Explanation: Under Section 118b(1) OSŘ, in cases where statutory concentration applies, parties may assert facts of the case and propose evidence only until the end of the preparatory hearing or, if no preparatory hearing was held, until the conclusion of the first court hearing.

About the Czech Bar Exam Exam

The Advokátní zkouška is the statutory bar examination administered by the Czech Bar Association (Česká advokátní komora — ČAK) under Act No. 85/1996 Coll. on the Legal Profession. Passing it is a core condition for enrollment on the register of advocates. The statute permits Czech or Slovak in the examination. This English multiple-choice bank is a study adaptation for substantive law, procedure, ethics, and issue spotting; it is not an official translation or a substitute for written drafting and oral advocacy practice.

Assessment

The examination covers five statutory legal branches: Civil, Family, and Labour Law; Criminal Law and Procedure; Commercial and Corporate Law; Constitutional and Administrative Law; and Legal Profession Regulations and Professional Ethics. The written part tests practical legal work in criminal, civil/family/labour, and commercial law over three consecutive days, with up to six hours for each assignment. The oral stage covers all five branches for up to 90 minutes. ČAK does not publish percentage weights; the percentages below are this practice bank's balanced allocation.

Time Limit

Written part: 3 consecutive days, up to 6 hours per assignment; oral part: up to 90 minutes

Passing Score

Pass by majority vote of the 5-member examination commission ('složil' or 'složil výtečně')

Exam Fee

CZK 12,500 (Česká advokátní komora (ČAK))

Czech Bar Exam Exam Content Outline

25%

Civil, Family, and Labour Law

Comprehensive substantive civil law, contract formation, tort liability, property rights, family relationships, Labour Code rules, and civil court procedure.

25%

Criminal Law and Procedure

General and special parts of the Criminal Code, criminal liability, sanctions, preliminary hearings, detention, evidentiary rules, and appellate defense.

20%

Commercial and Corporate Law

Corporate governance under the Business Corporations Act, director liability, corporate contracts under the Civil Code, and fundamental insolvency principles.

15%

Constitutional and Administrative Law

Constitutional principles, fundamental rights, Constitutional Court complaint procedures, Administrative Procedure Code, and judicial review of administrative acts.

15%

Legal Profession Law and Ethics

Act No. 85/1996 Coll., ČAK Code of Conduct, attorney-client confidentiality, conflict of interest prohibitions, fee tariffs, and disciplinary liability.

How to Pass the Czech Bar Exam Exam

What You Need to Know

Passing score: Pass by majority vote of the 5-member examination commission ('složil' or 'složil výtečně')
Assessment: The examination covers five statutory legal branches: Civil, Family, and Labour Law; Criminal Law and Procedure; Commercial and Corporate Law; Constitutional and Administrative Law; and Legal Profession Regulations and Professional Ethics. The written part tests practical legal work in criminal, civil/family/labour, and commercial law over three consecutive days, with up to six hours for each assignment. The oral stage covers all five branches for up to 90 minutes. ČAK does not publish percentage weights; the percentages below are this practice bank's balanced allocation.
Time limit: Written part: 3 consecutive days, up to 6 hours per assignment; oral part: up to 90 minutes
Exam fee: CZK 12,500

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Czech Bar Exam Study Tips from Top Performers

1Master the interaction between the General Part of the Civil Code (NOZ) and specific contract types, focusing on warranty claims, damages, and contractual penalties.

2Thoroughly memorize the statutory grounds for mandatory defense and pre-trial detention deadlines under the Criminal Procedure Code (Act No. 141/1961 Sb.).

3Pay careful attention to ČAK professional ethics rules, particularly regarding client conflict checks, handling client funds, and non-disclosure obligations.

4Review Constitutional Court complaint admissibility criteria under Act No. 182/1993 Sb., especially exhaustion of all effective legal remedies.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Czech Bar Examination (Advokátní zkouška)?

The Advokátní zkouška is the official professional qualification examination required to practice as an independent advocate in the Czech Republic, administered by the Czech Bar Association (ČAK) under Act No. 85/1996 Coll.

What are the eligibility requirements for the Czech Bar Exam?

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in law (Mgr.) from an accredited Czech university (or recognized foreign equivalent) and have completed at least 3 years of full-time legal practice as an advocate trainee (advokátní koncipient) registered with ČAK.

How is the Advokátní zkouška structured since the 2026 reform?

Under the examination regulations effective 1 January 2026, the examination consists of a practical written part over three days (drafting in criminal, civil/labour, and commercial law) followed by an oral examination covering all five statutory branches before a five-member senate.

What is the fee for the Czech Bar Examination?

The examination fee is CZK 12,500 under ČAK Resolution No. 14/2025, effective 1 January 2026.

What is the passing standard for the exam?

The examination is assessed as a whole by a five-member examination senate, which decides by majority vote whether the candidate has passed ('složil'), passed with distinction ('složil výtečně'), or failed ('nesložil').

In what language is the official examination conducted?

Act No. 85/1996 Sb. permits the examination in Czech or Slovak. This online bank is an English-language multiple-choice study adaptation, not an official translation or a substitute for drafting and oral performance practice.