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Key Facts: Georgian Bar Qualification Exam Exam

100 questions

Questions on the electronic qualification examination, each with four options

GBA Qualification Examination Regulation, Article 6

75 points

Minimum score out of 100 required to pass

GBA Qualification Examination Regulation, Article 6.6

6 hours

Duration of the qualification examination sitting

GBA Qualification Examination Regulation, Article 6.1

250 GEL

Official examination registration fee

GBA Qualification Examination Regulation, Article 5.2

10 years

Validity of the qualification certificate before practice must begin

Law of Georgia on Advocates, Article 11(11)

1 year

Length of the professional adaptation programme required for Bar admission

Law of Georgia on Advocates, Article 10(1)(c)

The Georgian Bar Qualification Examination (ადვოკატთა საკვალიფიკაციო გამოცდა) is the centralised licensing test that the Georgian Bar Association holds at least twice a year in the general, civil-law or criminal-law specialisation. It is a 6-hour electronic sitting of 100 four-option multiple-choice questions, and a candidate must score at least 75 of 100 points to pass. The registration fee is 250 GEL. The resulting certificate is valid for 10 years, during which the candidate must complete the Bar Association’s one-year professional adaptation programme — a theoretical course plus an internship — before being admitted to practise law in Georgia.

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1Under Article 4 of the Constitution of Georgia, which of the following best reflects the constitutional status of recognized principles and norms of international law?

A.They take precedence over domestic normative acts unless they contradict the Constitution of Georgia

B.They have direct effect only if transformed by an organic law of Georgia

C.They take precedence over the Constitution of Georgia and all domestic normative acts

D.They serve purely as non-binding interpretive recommendations for the common courts

Explanation: Article 4(5) of the Constitution of Georgia establishes that the legislation of Georgia shall comply with the universally recognized principles and norms of international law. International treaties of Georgia take precedence over domestic normative acts, provided they do not contradict the Constitution of Georgia or a Constitutional Agreement.

2Under Article 31 of the Constitution of Georgia, what is the core requirement regarding the right to legal defense and assistance of counsel?

A.The right to counsel applies only after the formal filing of an indictment in a court of law

B.Everyone may defend their rights in person or through an advocate, and a person may request the assistance of a lawyer immediately upon being arrested

C.Free legal representation is an absolute right guaranteed in every civil, administrative, and criminal dispute regardless of indigence

D.Counsel may only be retained if authorized in writing by the investigating prosecutor

Explanation: Article 31(3) of the Constitution of Georgia guarantees the right to defence: everyone may defend their rights before a court in person, through a lawyer, or through a representative in cases defined by law. Article 13(4) adds that a person may request the assistance of a lawyer immediately upon being arrested and that this request must be satisfied.

3Which judicial body in Georgia possesses exclusive jurisdiction to determine the constitutional compliance of normative acts with Chapter Two of the Constitution concerning fundamental human rights?

A.The Supreme Court of Georgia (Grand Chamber)

B.The High Council of Justice of Georgia

C.The Constitutional Court of Georgia

D.The Tbilisi Court of Appeals (Administrative Panel)

Explanation: Under Article 60 of the Constitution of Georgia and the Organic Law on the Constitutional Court of Georgia, the Constitutional Court is the sole judicial organ authorized to conduct constitutional review and adjudicate the constitutionality of normative acts, including constitutional complaints lodged by individuals alleging violations of Chapter Two rights.

4Under the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR), which of the following rights is recognized as absolute and strictly non-derogable even in times of public emergency under Article 15?

A.Article 5 (Right to liberty and security of person)

B.Article 8 (Right to respect for private and family life)

C.Article 10 (Freedom of expression and information)

D.Article 3 (Prohibition of torture and inhuman or degrading treatment)

Explanation: Article 3 of the ECHR (prohibition of torture, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment) is an absolute right that permits no exceptions, limitations, or derogations under Article 15, even in war or threatening public emergencies.

5According to the jurisprudence of the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) regarding Article 6(1) (civil limb), what is the key standard regarding the principle of 'equality of arms' (procedural equality)?

A.Each party must be afforded a reasonable opportunity to present their case under conditions that do not place them at a substantial disadvantage vis-à-vis their opponent

B.Both parties must be represented by an equal number of advocates in the courtroom

C.The judge must actively formulate the legal claims and evidence requests on behalf of private litigants in all proceedings

D.The state must cover all litigation expenses of the private party whenever a state authority is the opposing litigant

Explanation: Equality of arms requires that each party must be afforded a reasonable opportunity to present their case, including evidence, under conditions that do not place them at a substantial disadvantage vis-à-vis the opposing party, ensuring adversarial balance.

6When a common court in Georgia considers that a normative act that must be applied to resolve a pending case violates the Constitution of Georgia, what action must the presiding judge take?

A.Directly declare the normative act null and void and strike it from the legal register

B.Suspend the court proceedings and submit a constitutional submission (წარდგინება) to the Constitutional Court of Georgia

C.Apply the unconstitutional law and instruct the losing party to appeal to the Supreme Court

D.Request an advisory legal opinion from the Ministry of Justice of Georgia

Explanation: Under Article 60(4) of the Constitution of Georgia and Article 19(2) of the Organic Law on the Constitutional Court, if a common court determines during the hearing of a specific case that a normative act to be applied is unconstitutional, it must suspend proceedings and refer the issue via constitutional submission to the Constitutional Court.

7Under the Constitution of Georgia, what rule governs the transfer (extradition) of a citizen of Georgia to a foreign state?

A.Transfer of a citizen of Georgia to a foreign state is unconditionally prohibited in all circumstances

B.Any citizen of Georgia may be transferred on an administrative order of the Chief Prosecutor, with no judicial review

C.Transfer of a citizen of Georgia is inadmissible except in cases provided for by an international treaty, and the decision to transfer may be appealed to a court

D.Transfer is permitted only for tax fraud and minor property offences

Explanation: Article 32 of the Constitution of Georgia provides that the transfer of a citizen of Georgia to a foreign state is inadmissible except in cases provided for by an international treaty, and that a decision to transfer a citizen may be appealed to a court. Article 33 separately bars any expulsion or extradition carried out in violation of universally recognised principles and norms of international law.

8In the landmark jurisprudence of the Constitutional Court of Georgia regarding Article 19 (right to property), what test must a statutory restriction satisfy to be deemed constitutional?

A.The restriction must be based purely on administrative convenience without requiring statutory basis

B.The restriction is valid whenever the state budget derives a direct fiscal benefit

C.Property rights may never be restricted under any circumstances once registered in the Public Registry

D.The restriction must serve a legitimate public interest, be prescribed by law, and satisfy the principle of proportionality (suitability, necessity, and proportionality stricto sensu)

Explanation: The Constitutional Court of Georgia consistently applies a rigorous proportionality test to property rights restrictions: the measure must pursue an imperative legitimate public interest, be prescribed by accessible law, and be suitable, strictly necessary, and proportionate in the narrow sense.

9Under Article 5(3) ECHR and the Constitution of Georgia, how quickly must a person deprived of liberty be brought before a judge?

A.Promptly — the ECtHR treats about four days as the outer limit, and in Georgia an arrestee must be brought before a court no later than 48 hours after arrest

B.Within 12 hours of apprehension in every case

C.Within 30 days, provided the prosecutor extends the detention in writing

D.At any time before the trial on the merits begins

Explanation: Article 5(3) ECHR requires 'prompt' judicial control of arrest; in Brogan and Others v. the United Kingdom the Court treated four days as beyond the acceptable limit. Georgian law is stricter: Article 13(3) of the Constitution requires an arrestee to be brought before a court of competent jurisdiction no later than 48 hours after arrest, and the court must rule on detention within the following 24 hours or the person is released immediately.

10Under the European Convention on Human Rights, how does the ECtHR assess whether interference with freedom of expression under Article 10(2) is 'necessary in a democratic society'?

A.By verifying whether the government obtained approval from a majority of parliamentary deputies

B.By assessing whether the interference corresponds to a 'pressing social need' and is proportionate to the legitimate aim pursued

C.By confirming that the speech contained critical opinions about public officials

D.By establishing whether the speaker held a professional journalist accreditation

Explanation: The ECtHR evaluates Article 10(2) restrictions by examining whether the interference was prescribed by law, pursued a legitimate aim, and answered a 'pressing social need', with reasons that are relevant and sufficient, and proportionate to the aim pursued.

About the Georgian Bar Qualification Exam Exam

Free practice test for the Georgian Bar Qualification Examination (ადვოკატთა საკვალიფიკაციო გამოცდა), the official statutory exam required for admission to the Bar in Georgia under the Law of Georgia on Advocates. This 100-question practice bank covers all core syllabus areas: Constitutional Law and European Human Rights standards, Administrative Law and Procedure, Civil Law and Litigation, Criminal Law and Criminal Procedure, and Professional Ethics for Advocates. The official examination is administered electronically in Georgian by the Georgian Bar Association (GBA); this practice bank serves as an English-language MCQ study adaptation designed for structured concept review and exam preparation.

Exam sponsor: Georgian Bar Association (საქართველოს ადვოკატთა ასოციაცია, GBA). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

The examination is administered electronically through the Georgian Bar Association examination portal at designated venues and is conducted in the state language, Georgian. Under Article 11(3)-(4) of the Law of Georgia on Advocates it is sat either in the general specialisation or in a civil-law or criminal-law specialisation. Article 6 of the GBA Qualification Examination Regulation fixes the format: 100 test questions drawn from the relevant branches of law, each consisting of a two-part condition and four possible answers of which only one is correct; a correct answer scores 1 point and an incorrect answer 0, with no negative marking; the minimum score is 0 and the maximum 100; and a candidate scoring 75 or more passes. The sitting lasts 6 hours, results are shown individually through the portal immediately afterwards, and questions may be challenged in a separate 3-hour appeal session at a fee of 10 GEL per challenged question.

Time Limit

6 hours

Passing Score

75% (75 of 100 points)

Exam / Certification Fees

250 GEL

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20% of this practice bank

Constitutional Law & International Human Rights (კონსტიტუციური სამართალი)

Constitution of Georgia (state structure, human rights, Constitutional Court jurisdiction) and the European Convention on Human Rights (Articles 2, 3, 5, 6, 8, 10 and ECtHR precedents).

20% of this practice bank

Administrative Law & Administrative Procedure (ადმინისტრაციული სამართალი)

General Administrative Code (principles, administrative acts, freedom of information, administrative appeals) and Administrative Procedure Code (lawsuits under Articles 22-25, burden of proof).

25% of this practice bank

Civil Law & Civil Procedure (სამოქალაქო სამართალი და პროცესი)

Civil Code (property, ownership, mortgages, contracts, torts, family, inheritance) and Civil Procedure Code (adversarial principles, evidence, claims, appeals, cassation).

25% of this practice bank

Criminal Law & Criminal Procedure (სისხლის სამართალი და პროცესი)

Criminal Code (liability, complicity, defenses, core offenses) and Criminal Procedure Code (pre-trial investigation, arrest, detention limits, evidence admissibility, jury trial, plea agreements).

10% of this practice bank

Law on Advocates & Professional Ethics (ადვოკატთა ეთიკა და პროფესიული სტანდარტები)

Law of Georgia on Advocates, GBA Code of Professional Ethics, attorney-client privilege, conflicts of interest, handling client funds, and disciplinary proceedings.

Preparing for the Georgian Bar Qualification Exam Exam

What You Need to Know

Passing score: 75% (75 of 100 points)
Assessment: The examination is administered electronically through the Georgian Bar Association examination portal at designated venues and is conducted in the state language, Georgian. Under Article 11(3)-(4) of the Law of Georgia on Advocates it is sat either in the general specialisation or in a civil-law or criminal-law specialisation. Article 6 of the GBA Qualification Examination Regulation fixes the format: 100 test questions drawn from the relevant branches of law, each consisting of a two-part condition and four possible answers of which only one is correct; a correct answer scores 1 point and an incorrect answer 0, with no negative marking; the minimum score is 0 and the maximum 100; and a candidate scoring 75 or more passes. The sitting lasts 6 hours, results are shown individually through the portal immediately afterwards, and questions may be challenged in a separate 3-hour appeal session at a fee of 10 GEL per challenged question.
Time limit: 6 hours
Exam / certification fees: 250 GEL Official sources

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Georgian Bar Qualification Exam: Suggested Study Strategy

1Target the 75-point pass mark by prioritising the two heaviest areas of this bank: civil law and procedure (25%) and criminal law and procedure (25%) together account for half of it.

2Work through Chapter Two of the Constitution of Georgia alongside the European Convention on Human Rights and the ECtHR case law that Article 11(5)(b) of the Law on Advocates puts on the syllabus.

3Learn the four administrative claim types apart: Article 22 (annulment), Article 23 (issuance of an act), Article 24 (performance of an action) and Article 25 (declaratory relief) of the Administrative Procedure Code.

4Memorise the statutory deadlines that recur across the syllabus: one month for an administrative complaint (General Administrative Code, Article 180(1)), 14 days for a civil appeal (Civil Procedure Code, Article 369(1)), one month for a criminal appeal (Criminal Procedure Code, Article 293(1)), 48 hours for the prosecutor’s motion after arrest and 9 months as the ceiling on pre-trial detention.

5Read the Law on Advocates and the GBA Code of Professional Ethics together: confidentiality (Article 7 of the Law and Article 4 of the Code), conflicts of interest (Article 8 of the Law and Article 6 of the Code) and the three disciplinary sanctions in Article 34 are frequently examined.

6Do not stop at the five weighted areas of this bank — the official 2026 programme also covers labour law, the Law on Entrepreneurs, intellectual property, mediation, juvenile justice and anti-money-laundering legislation.

7Practise pacing: 100 questions over 360 minutes leaves about 3.6 minutes per item, which is enough time to work through the two-part fact patterns the regulation prescribes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Georgian Bar Qualification Examination?

It is the statutory qualification exam (ადვოკატთა საკვალიფიკაციო გამოცდა) established under the Law of Georgia on Advocates and organized by the Georgian Bar Association (GBA). Passing the exam is the mandatory first milestone for law graduates seeking admission to the Georgian Bar to practice law as licensed advocates.

What are the eligibility requirements to sit for the Georgian Bar Exam?

Under Article 11(1) of the Law of Georgia on Advocates, any person holding a higher legal education is entitled to sit the qualification examination — no citizenship, age or work experience requirement applies at that stage. The additional conditions in Article 10 (citizenship of Georgia, no unexpunged conviction for an intentional grave or particularly grave crime, and completion of the one-year professional adaptation programme) govern admission to the Bar itself rather than eligibility to take the exam.

What is the official format and passing threshold of the examination?

The examination is administered electronically and consists of 100 multiple-choice questions, each with a two-part condition and four possible answers of which only one is correct. Candidates have 6 hours. A correct answer scores 1 point and an incorrect answer 0, and a candidate scoring 75 or more of the 100 available points passes.

What specializations are available on the Georgian Bar Exam?

The exam is offered in three tracks: Civil Law Specialization, Criminal Law Specialization, and General Specialization (which covers both civil and criminal law alongside constitutional and administrative law). Advocates who pass the general specialization may practice across all legal domains.

How long is the exam certificate valid?

Under Article 11(11) of the Law of Georgia on Advocates the document certifying that the qualification examination was passed loses force if the person does not begin practising as an advocate within 10 years of passing it.

What happens after passing the Bar Qualification Examination?

Article 10(1)(c) of the Law of Georgia on Advocates requires passing candidates to complete the professional adaptation programme approved by the GBA Executive Board. It runs for one year and consists of a theoretical part and an internship, after which the advocate takes the professional oath under Article 21-1. Article 10(4) shortens this to the 3-month theoretical part for persons with at least 3 years of experience as a judge or prosecutor.

What is the exam fee and registration process?

Article 5.2 of the GBA Qualification Examination Regulation sets the examination fee at 250 GEL, payable only electronically through the examination portal at exams.gba.ge within the registration period. Article 5.4 waives the registration fee for candidates registered in the unified database of socially vulnerable families and for candidates recognised as persons with disabilities, on production of the official supporting document.

In what language is the exam administered, and how does this practice bank help?

The official examination is conducted exclusively in Georgian, the state language of Georgia. This OpenExamPrep bank provides an English-language MCQ study adaptation covering core statutory doctrines, case law principles, and ethics rules to help bilingual candidates, international scholars, and law graduates master the conceptual legal framework.