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Key Facts: OAGB Bar Final Assessment Exam

18 months

Minimum Internship Duration (6 mo. theory + 12 mo. practice)

OAGB Centro de Estágio e Formação

14/20 valores

Minimum Passing Grade for Bar Admission

OAGB Regulamento de Estágio

2018 Statutes

Regulatory Framework (Título IV, Arts. 86–120)

Estatutos da OAGB (2018)

25.000 XOF

Internship Registration Fee (Joia de Inscrição)

OAGB Inscrição na Ordem

5 years

Minimum Experience Required for an Internship Patrono

OAGB Centro de Estágio e Formação

Portuguese

Mandatory Language of Written Procedural Acts (oral acts may use crioulo with an interpreter)

Código de Processo Penal, Art. 86.º

Free English-language MCQ study adaptation for Guinea-Bissau's Portuguese-language written-and-oral OAGB bar admission assessment, covering professional deontology, civil and criminal procedural practice, OHADA commercial law, and forensic practice. It is not an official translation, format simulation, or substitute for written pleadings and oral jury defense.

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1Under the 2018 Estatutos da Ordem dos Advogados da Guiné-Bissau (OAGB), what is the legal nature and public mission of the OAGB?

A.A self-governing public professional association that regulates admission and discipline in the profession, safeguards the independence of counsel, and helps guarantee access to justice

B.A department of the Ministry of Justice that licenses advocates and reports to the Minister on disciplinary matters

C.A voluntary private trade union whose members may practise without enrolling if they hold a law degree

D.A specialised chamber of the Supremo Tribunal de Justiça that both admits advocates and tries cases against them

Explanation: The OAGB describes itself as an associação pública dedicated to the promotion of justice and the excellence of Guinean advocacy. It is self-governing: the 2018 Statutes (Art. 11) create its own organs — Assembleia Geral, Conselho da Ordem, Bastonário, Direção Nacional, Secretário-Geral and the Conselho de Deontologia e Disciplina — which regulate enrolment, training and discipline without executive supervision.

2Under Article 78 of the 2018 OAGB Statutes, what is the scope and nature of professional secrecy (sigilo profissional)?

A.An absolute duty covering everything the client confides to the advocate in the exercise of the profession, binding from the first consultation onwards

B.A duty that protects only documents physically held in the advocate's office, not oral disclosures made by the client

C.A duty that arises only once a written mandate is signed and does not extend to a consultation that leads to no retainer

D.A duty owed to the court rather than to the client, which the advocate must set aside whenever the court requests information

Explanation: The OAGB states that the duty of secrecy is absolute and covers everything the client confides to the advocate in the exercise of their functions (Art. 78 of the 2018 Statutes). Because the duty attaches to the professional relationship rather than to a signed contract, it protects the content of a first consultation even if the advocate is never retained.

3An advocate in Guinea-Bissau is publicly accused by a former client of misconduct and wishes to disclose privileged material to defend themselves. What is the correct procedure?

A.Apply to the Bastonário or the competent OAGB organ for a reasoned dispensation from secrecy before disclosing anything

B.Disclose only what is strictly necessary, since self-defence is an automatic statutory exception requiring no prior authorisation

C.Obtain the former client's consent, which by itself lifts the duty of secrecy because the duty exists solely in the client's interest

D.File the privileged material under seal with the court hearing the dispute, which then rules on whether secrecy applies

Explanation: Because secrecy under Art. 78 is a duty of public order rather than a private privilege, the advocate cannot release themselves from it. The proper course is a reasoned application to the Bastonário or the competent OAGB organ, which assesses whether disclosure is strictly necessary for the defence and authorises its scope.

4What is the rule governing a pactum de quota litis under the 2018 OAGB Statutes?

A.It is prohibited: fees may not consist exclusively of a share of the outcome of the dispute

B.It is permitted in civil and commercial matters but prohibited in criminal defence work

C.It is permitted provided the agreed share is disclosed in writing to the opposing party

D.It is permitted whenever the client would otherwise be unable to fund the litigation

Explanation: The OAGB expressly lists the prohibition of the pactum de quota litis — payment fixed exclusively as a function of the result — among the fee rules of the 2018 Statutes. The ban protects the advocate's independence by preventing their remuneration from depending wholly on the outcome. A success element added to an otherwise proper fee is a different question from a pure quota litis pact.

5The 2018 OAGB Statutes recognise a right of retention (direito de retenção) over documents as security for fees owed. What limits that right?

A.It cannot be exercised over documents or procedural instruments whose withholding would cause grave or irreparable damage to the client's rights

B.It may be exercised only after the Tribunal de Ética e Disciplina has confirmed the amount of the fees owed

C.It extends to every document in the file without exception, since it is the advocate's principal statutory security for fees

D.It may be exercised only against commercial clients, never against individuals

Explanation: The Statutes recognise a direito de retenção over documents as security for fees due, but the right is bounded by the advocate's overriding duties of diligence and loyalty. Retention may not be used where it would deprive the client of documents needed to preserve a right — for example an original title or a document required to meet an imminent procedural deadline.

6Which position is incompatible (incompatibilidade) with the active practice of advocacy in Guinea-Bissau?

A.Serving as a sitting magistrado judicial or magistrado do Ministério Público

B.Teaching law part-time at a recognised higher education institution

C.Sitting as an arbitrator in a commercial arbitration under the OHADA Uniform Act on Arbitration

D.Publishing legal commentary in the Revista da OAGB while in practice

Explanation: Judicial office and service in the Ministério Público are incompatible with practice as an advocate: the same person cannot exercise the State's jurisdictional or prosecutorial power and at the same time represent private parties before it. This is distinct from an impediment, which bars a particular case rather than the profession as a whole.

7Under the OAGB conflict-of-interest rules, which situation bars an advocate from accepting a mandate?

A.The matter concerns a question in which the advocate previously took part as magistrate, official or expert

B.The opposing party is represented by an advocate from the same year of enrolment as the advocate

C.The advocate previously acted for a different client in an unrelated matter against the same opposing party

D.The advocate's spouse holds shares in a company that is a customer of the opposing party

Explanation: The OAGB expressly prohibits accepting a mandate in a matter in which the advocate intervened as a magistrate, official or expert. Prior participation in an official or decision-making capacity compromises both the appearance of impartiality and the confidentiality of what was learned in that role.

8An advocate represents two co-defendants in one criminal case. Their defences become irreconcilable, each blaming the other. Both ask the advocate to continue acting for them. What must the advocate do?

A.Withdraw from both representations, because informed consent cannot cure a conflict of this kind

B.Continue acting for both, since the OAGB rules permit joint representation where both clients give written consent

C.Continue acting for the co-defendant who instructed them first, and refer the other to a colleague

D.Ask the trial judge to rule on whether the conflict is serious enough to require withdrawal

Explanation: The OAGB prohibits representing conflicting interests even with the consent of the parties. Where co-defendants accuse each other, the advocate holds confidences from both and cannot defend either without exposure to using one client's confidences against the other, so withdrawal from both mandates is required.

9What standard governs publicity and public announcements by advocates under the OAGB deontological rules?

A.Information may be dignified, objective and truthful, but guarantees of results and the soliciting of clients are prohibited

B.All forms of publicity are prohibited, including office plaques, letterheads and professional titles

C.Publicity is unrestricted provided the advocate is enrolled and their fees comply with the minimum fee schedule

D.Publicity is permitted only with the prior written authorisation of the Bastonário in each individual case

Explanation: The governing principle is professional dignity. Objective, truthful information identifying the advocate, their qualifications and how to contact them is acceptable; what is prohibited is conduct that trades on promises of results or that amounts to touting for work, since both compromise the dignity and independence of the profession.

10Under the principle of collegiality, how must an advocate communicate with an adverse party who is known to be represented by counsel?

A.Through the opposing colleague, unless that colleague consents to direct contact with their client

B.Directly with the adverse party, provided a copy of every communication is sent to their advocate

C.Directly with the adverse party whenever a settlement offer is involved, since offers must reach the party personally

D.Through the court registry, which is the only channel permitted between opposing parties before trial

Explanation: Respect for a colleague's mandate requires that communications about the dispute pass through the opposing advocate. Approaching a represented party directly deprives them of the advice they have engaged and undermines the colleague's ability to protect their interests. The rule yields only where the colleague consents.

About the OAGB Bar Final Assessment Exam

The Avaliação Final de Estágio is the official examination and jury defense required by the Ordem dos Advogados da Guiné-Bissau for full admission to the legal bar.

Exam sponsor: Ordem dos Advogados da Guiné-Bissau (OAGB) — Centro de Estágio e Formação. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

Under Title IV (Arts. 86–120) of the 2018 OAGB Statutes, admission to full advocacy requires completing an 18-month internship comprising a 6-month intensive theoretical course and a 12-month supervised practical phase under an experienced patrono, culminating in a written examination and oral defense before the Centro de Estágio jury.

Time Limit

Determined per examination sitting by the OAGB jury

Passing Score

At least 14/20 valores on the final written and oral assessment

Exam / Certification Fees

25.000 XOF (internship fee) and 50.000 XOF (advocate admission fee)

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Fees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.

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Our practice resources: topics covered

We aim to reflect publicly available exam outlines and topic information in our study resources. Coverage, format, and difficulty may differ from the actual exam, and we cannot guarantee that every detail is accurate or current. Confirm exam requirements, fees, and policies with the official exam sponsor.

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Deontologia Profissional e Estatuto da OAGB

Estatutos da OAGB de 2018 (Título III, Direitos e Deveres dos Advogados, incluindo o Art. 78.º; Título IV, Arts. 86.º a 120.º, sobre o estágio), professional independence, absolute professional secrecy (sigilo profissional), conflict of interest, prohibition of quota litis pacts, fee rules, rights and duties of trainees and advocates, and disciplinary proceedings before the Tribunal de Ética e Disciplina

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Prática Processual Civil e Organização Judiciária

Civil procedural practice under the Código de Processo Civil, court hierarchy (Tribunais Sectoriais, Tribunais Regionais, Tribunal da Relação, Supremo Tribunal de Justiça), legal standing and compulsory representation (patrocínio judiciário), pleadings (petição inicial, contestação), preliminary hearings, provisional remedies (providências cautelares), appeals, and debt enforcement

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Prática Processual Penal e Garantias Constitucionais

Criminal procedural practice under Decreto-Lei n.º 5/93 and constitutional guarantees (Constituição da República da Guiné-Bissau), presumption of innocence, defense rights, police custody and the 48-hour judicial presentation rule, coercive measures (medidas de coação, termo de identidade e residência, prisão preventiva), procedural nullities, trial procedure, and criminal appeals

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Direito Comercial e Atos Uniformes OHADA

Direct applicability and primacy of the OHADA legal framework in Guinea-Bissau (Treaty in force since 20 February 1996), AUDCG (commercial status, commercial lease, RCCM register), AUSCGIE (SARL, SA, company formation, management duties, partner rights), AUS (personal and real securities, guarantees, mortgages), AUPSRVE (simplified debt collection injunctions, enforcement seizures), and CCJA jurisdiction

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Direito Substantivo Aplicado e Prática Forense

Applied substantive law under the Código Civil (obligations, contracts, civil liability), Lei de Terras (Lei n.º 5/98, state domain, community land concessions), Lei da Família (Lei n.º 10/92, marriage, filiation, adoption, guardianship and parental responsibilities; matrimonial property regimes and succession remain in the Código Civil), Lei Geral do Trabalho (Lei n.º 2/86, employment contracts, dismissals, labor disputes), and forensic drafting skills

Preparing for the OAGB Bar Final Assessment Exam

What You Need to Know

Passing score: At least 14/20 valores on the final written and oral assessment
Assessment: Under Title IV (Arts. 86–120) of the 2018 OAGB Statutes, admission to full advocacy requires completing an 18-month internship comprising a 6-month intensive theoretical course and a 12-month supervised practical phase under an experienced patrono, culminating in a written examination and oral defense before the Centro de Estágio jury.
Time limit: Determined per examination sitting by the OAGB jury
Exam / certification fees: 25.000 XOF (internship fee) and 50.000 XOF (advocate admission fee) Official sources

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OAGB Bar Final Assessment: Suggested Study Strategy

1Master the 2018 OAGB Statutes and deontology rules, especially Article 78 on absolute professional secrecy, conflict-of-interest prohibitions, and the strict ban on quota litis fee agreements.

2Review civil procedural stages under the Código de Processo Civil, focusing on statements of claim, affirmative and dilatory defenses (excepções), provisional remedies, and appellate deadlines.

3Understand criminal procedure timelines under Decreto-Lei n.º 5/93, including the 48-hour deadline for judicial interrogation of detainees and statutory limits on pre-trial detention (prisão preventiva).

4Study key OHADA Uniform Acts (AUDCG, AUSCGIE, AUS, and AUPSRVE), particularly company management liability, security interests (penhor, hipoteca), and the injunção de pagar procedure.

5Review specialized Guinean legislation: the Land Law (Lei n.º 5/98) regarding customary and state domain concessions, the Family Law (Lei n.º 10/92), and the General Labor Law (Lei n.º 2/86).

6Practice identifying ethical dilemmas and procedural defects, distinguishing between incurable absolute nullities (nulidades insanáveis) and relative nullities requiring timely party objection.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Avaliação Final de Estágio of the OAGB in Guinea-Bissau?

It is the comprehensive written and oral bar admission evaluation conducted by the Centro de Estágio e Formação of the Ordem dos Advogados da Guiné-Bissau (OAGB) under Title IV of the 2018 OAGB Statutes. Passing this assessment is the mandatory prerequisite for inscription as a fully qualified advocate on the roll of the OAGB.

What are the stages and duration of the OAGB professional internship?

The internship lasts at least 18 months and is divided into two parts: a 6-month theoretical phase comprising intensive courses at the Centro de Estágio in deontology, procedural practice, OHADA law, and forensic drafting; and a 12-month supervised practical phase under an experienced patrono with at least 5 years of standing, requiring attendance at a minimum of 10 court hearings.

What is the passing score and grading scale for the OAGB assessment?

The assessment is graded on the Portuguese/Guinean 0 to 20 scale. Under the OAGB internship regulations, candidates must achieve a minimum composite score of 14/20 valores across the written examination and oral defense before the jury to be deemed approved (apto) for bar admission.

How does OHADA law apply to advocacy in Guinea-Bissau?

Guinea-Bissau ratified the OHADA Treaty on 15 January 1994, deposited its instruments of accession on 26 December 1995, and the Treaty entered into force for it on 20 February 1996. Under Article 10 of the Treaty the Uniform Acts are directly applicable and prevail over contrary national law, whether earlier or later. Advocates must master the Uniform Acts on General Commercial Law (AUDCG), Commercial Companies (AUSCGIE), Securities (AUS), Debt Recovery (AUPSRVE, revised in 2023 and in force since 16 February 2024), and Arbitration (AUA).

Is this practice question bank an official examination simulation?

No. The official OAGB assessment is administered in Portuguese through written drafting and an oral defense before a jury in Bissau. This bank provides an independent English-language MCQ study adaptation designed for learning and knowledge testing, and is not an official translation, format simulation, or substitute for practical forensic training.