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Key Facts: PERADI UPA Exam

Rp2,500,000

Official new candidate registration fee for UPA PERADI

Panitia Ujian Profesi Advokat (PUPA) PERADI

100–120

Multiple-choice questions on procedural law and ethics

PUPA PERADI Exam Guidelines

2 years

Mandatory post-exam advocate internship requirement

UU No. 18 Tahun 2003 Pasal 3(1)(g)

7.0 / 10

Minimum passing score for the practical drafting essay

PUPA PERADI Assessment Rules

The PERADI Ujian Profesi Advokat is the Indonesian bar examination required for advocate licensure under UU No. 18 Tahun 2003: 120 multiple-choice questions weighted 70% plus a drafting essay weighted 30%, covering advocate ethics and procedural law across five jurisdictions. This independent OpenExamPrep bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation, not an official translation or a simulation of the drafting essay.

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1Under Article 2(1) of UU No. 18 Tahun 2003 on Advocates, what is the primary educational background required to be appointed as an advocate in Indonesia?

A.A degree with a background in higher legal education (sarjana yang berlatar belakang pendidikan tinggi hukum)

B.A master's degree in business law or international litigation

C.A diploma in judicial administration from a state training academy

D.A bachelor's degree in any social or political science discipline

Explanation: Article 2(1) of UU No. 18 Tahun 2003 specifies that candidates eligible for appointment as an advocate must hold a bachelor's degree with a background in higher legal education (sarjana yang berlatar belakang pendidikan tinggi hukum). This is fulfilled by holding a Sarjana Hukum (S1) or equivalent Islamic legal degree (Sharia).

2Under Article 3(1)(d) of UU No. 18 Tahun 2003, what is the minimum statutory age for an individual to be appointed as an advocate?

A.21 years old

B.25 years old

C.27 years old

D.30 years old

Explanation: Article 3(1)(d) of UU No. 18 Tahun 2003 expressly sets the minimum age requirement for appointment as an advocate at 25 years old. This differs from notary appointments which require a minimum age of 27 years.

3According to Article 3(1)(g) of UU No. 18 Tahun 2003, how long must a candidate undergo an internship at an advocate's office before being eligible for appointment?

A.At least 1 year continuously

B.At least 3 years cumulatively

C.At least 2 years continuously

D.At least 6 months under a senior partner

Explanation: Article 3(1)(g) of UU No. 18 Tahun 2003 mandates that an advocate candidate must complete an internship at an advocate's office for at least 2 consecutive years (sekurang-kurangnya 2 tahun terus menerus). The supervising advocate must also meet statutory seniority criteria.

4Under Article 4(1) of UU No. 18 Tahun 2003, before practicing their profession, where must an advocate take their official oath or pledge?

A.Before the Minister of Law and Human Rights

B.Before the District Court (Pengadilan Negeri) in their local city

C.Before the National Leadership Council of PERADI (DPN PERADI)

D.Before the High Court (Pengadilan Tinggi) in their jurisdiction of residence

Explanation: Article 4(1) of UU No. 18 Tahun 2003 states that prior to practicing, advocates must take an oath or pledge according to their religion at an open plenary session of the High Court (sidang terbuka Pengadilan Tinggi) within the jurisdiction of their residence.

5What is the scope of an advocate's statutory right of immunity (hak imunitas) under Article 16 of UU No. 18 Tahun 2003 as modified by Constitutional Court Decision No. 26/PUU-XI/2013?

A.Immunity from civil and criminal prosecution both inside and outside the courtroom when defending a client in good faith

B.Absolute immunity from all criminal prosecution for any act committed during the calendar year of appointment

C.Immunity from civil damages only, while remaining strictly liable to summary arrest for any oral courtroom statement

D.Immunity limited solely to statements made in written pleadings within the courtroom

Explanation: Article 16 of UU No. 18 Tahun 2003, as expanded by Constitutional Court Decision No. 26/PUU-XI/2013, protects an advocate from civil or criminal prosecution for acts done in good faith (iktikad baik) in defence of a client both inside and outside the courtroom. Article 149(2) of UU No. 20 Tahun 2025 now restates that immunity in the Code of Criminal Procedure itself, and Article 149(1) records the advocate's status as a law enforcement officer.

6Under Article 22(1) of UU No. 18 Tahun 2003, what obligation do advocates have regarding indigent or disadvantaged clients?

A.To refer indigent clients exclusively to government public defenders without consultation

B.To provide legal aid free of charge (bantuan hukum secara cuma-cuma)

C.To demand at least a statutory minimum contingency fee before undertaking representation

D.To obtain written permission from the local District Court before waiving any legal fees

Explanation: Article 22(1) of UU No. 18 Tahun 2003 establishes a mandatory statutory duty for advocates to provide free legal aid (bantuan hukum secara cuma-cuma / pro bono) to justice seekers who are impoverished or unable to pay.

7Under UU No. 18 Tahun 2003, what is the position of an advocate who holds, or is appointed to, the status of civil servant or state official?

A.Author of scholarly legal commentaries and textbooks

B.Guest lecturer at an accredited university faculty of law

C.Civil servant or state official (pegawai negeri atau pejabat negara)

D.Member of an academic curriculum advisory committee

Explanation: Article 3(1)(c) of UU No. 18 Tahun 2003 makes not being a civil servant (pegawai negeri) or a state official (pejabat negara) a condition of appointment as an advocate, and Article 20(3) provides that an advocate who becomes a state official does not perform the duties of the advocate profession while holding that office. Article 20(1) and (2) state the wider principle that an advocate may not hold another office that conflicts with the interests and dignity of the profession or that compromises their independence.

8Under Article 19(1) of UU No. 18 Tahun 2003, what is an advocate's duty regarding information disclosed by their client?

A.To disclose privileged conversations if requested informally by opposing counsel

B.To report any suspicious transaction directly to the police within 24 hours without informing the client

C.To deposit all confidential client notes with the court registry prior to trial

D.To maintain confidentiality concerning everything learned or obtained from the client because of the professional relationship

Explanation: Article 19(1) of UU No. 18 Tahun 2003 establishes the advocate's strict duty of professional confidentiality (kewajiban merahasiakan segala sesuatu yang diketahui atau diperoleh dari kliennya karena hubungan profesinya), which forms the core of attorney-client privilege.

9What protection is afforded to an advocate's office and case files under Article 19(2) of UU No. 18 Tahun 2003?

A.The advocate's files and documents are protected against seizure or inspection and electronic communications are protected against wiretapping

B.The office premises enjoy foreign embassy status and can never be entered by police under any warrant

C.Files may be inspected at will by tax auditors without judicial authorization

D.Seizure protection applies only if the advocate holds at least 15 years of continuous bar seniority

Explanation: Article 19(2) of UU No. 18 Tahun 2003 guarantees that an advocate has the right to protection for their files and documents against seizure or inspection, and their electronic correspondence is protected against unlawful wiretapping or interception.

10Under Article 5(1) of UU No. 18 Tahun 2003, what legal status is conferred upon an advocate in the Indonesian justice system?

A.A subordinate civil servant attached to the Supreme Court

B.A law enforcement officer (penegak hukum) who is free and independent

C.A commercial agent representing private parties on an equity-sharing basis

D.An auxiliary officer of the state prosecution service (Kejaksaan)

Explanation: Article 5(1) of UU No. 18 Tahun 2003 explicitly establishes that an advocate has the status of a law enforcement officer (penegak hukum) who is free and independent, possessing equal standing (catur wangsa) with the police, prosecutors, and judges.

About the PERADI UPA Exam

The Ujian Profesi Advokat (UPA) is the statutory national advocate bar examination administered by PERADI under UU No. 18 Tahun 2003, required for licensure and court admission as an advocate in Indonesia.

Exam sponsor: Panitia Ujian Profesi Advokat (PUPA) / Dewan Pimpinan Nasional PERADI. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

Two-part Indonesian-language written examination weighted 70% multiple-choice and 30% essay. The multiple-choice part covers the role and function of the advocate organisation, the Indonesian court system, the Kode Etik Advokat Indonesia and UU No. 18 Tahun 2003, and procedural law across the civil, criminal, religious, administrative and industrial relations jurisdictions; the essay part requires drafting a special power of attorney and a statement of claim. Sittings are organised by PUPA PERADI and by other PERADI boards and advocate organisations, so dates and fees differ by organiser.

Time Limit

not-published

Passing Score

Composite score weighted 70% multiple-choice and 30% essay, against a passing grade set by PUPA PERADI; the numeric threshold is not published

Exam / Certification Fees

Rp2,500,000 for first-time candidates and Rp1,250,000 for resitting candidates via Panitia Ujian Profesi Advokat (PUPA) PERADI; other PERADI boards and advocate organisations set their own fees, commonly Rp1,500,000-Rp2,300,000

Exam sponsor website

Reported exam pass rate: Not published as a national figure; PUPA PERADI has historically reported wide variation between cities. Exam sponsor website

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

Official sources

PUPA PERADI — Panitia Ujian Profesi Advokat · Source checked 2026-09-14
Perhimpunan Advokat Indonesia (PERADI) Official Portal · Source checked 2026-09-14
UU No. 18 Tahun 2003 tentang Advokat (JDIH BPK) · Source checked 2026-09-14
UU No. 20 Tahun 2025 tentang Kitab Undang-Undang Hukum Acara Pidana (in force 2 January 2026) · Source checked 2026-09-14

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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Organisasi Advokat & UU Advokat

UU No. 18/2003 provisions on advocate requirements, oath, statutory rights and immunities, pro bono legal aid, and the single bar organization model.

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Kode Etik Advokat Indonesia (KEAI)

Ethical standards regarding client care, attorney-client confidentiality, peer relations, advertising prohibitions, and Dewan Kehormatan procedures.

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Hukum Acara Perdata

Civil procedural rules under HIR/RBg: special powers of attorney, statement of claims, court mediation (PERMA 1/2016), provisional attachment, evidentiary burden, and appeals.

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Hukum Acara Pidana (KUHAP)

Criminal procedural law under UU No. 8/1981: investigations, arrest and detention limits, pre-trial hearings (praperadilan), indictments, and defense rights.

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Hukum Acara Peradilan Tata Usaha Negara (PTUN)

Administrative litigation under UU No. 5/1986 jo UU No. 51/2009 and UU No. 30/2014: KTUN definitions, 90-day time bar, dismissal procedures, and suspension of execution.

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Hukum Acara Peradilan Agama

Islamic religious court procedure under UU No. 7/1989 jo UU No. 50/2009: divorce procedures (cerai talak vs cerai gugat), marital property, and sharia financial disputes.

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Hukum Acara Pengadilan Hubungan Industrial (PHI)

Industrial dispute adjudication under UU No. 2/2004: bipartite talks, tripartite mediation, court litigation, and cassation appeal rules.

Preparing for the PERADI UPA Exam

What You Need to Know

Passing score: Composite score weighted 70% multiple-choice and 30% essay, against a passing grade set by PUPA PERADI; the numeric threshold is not published
Assessment: Two-part Indonesian-language written examination weighted 70% multiple-choice and 30% essay. The multiple-choice part covers the role and function of the advocate organisation, the Indonesian court system, the Kode Etik Advokat Indonesia and UU No. 18 Tahun 2003, and procedural law across the civil, criminal, religious, administrative and industrial relations jurisdictions; the essay part requires drafting a special power of attorney and a statement of claim. Sittings are organised by PUPA PERADI and by other PERADI boards and advocate organisations, so dates and fees differ by organiser.
Time limit: not-published
Exam / certification fees: Rp2,500,000 for first-time candidates and Rp1,250,000 for resitting candidates via Panitia Ujian Profesi Advokat (PUPA) PERADI; other PERADI boards and advocate organisations set their own fees, commonly Rp1,500,000-Rp2,300,000 Official sources

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PERADI UPA: Suggested Study Strategy

1Master the distinction between absolute competence (jurisdiction between court systems) and relative competence (geographical court jurisdiction) across all five court systems.

2Review the formal requirements for a valid Surat Kuasa Khusus under SEMA No. 1/1971 and SEMA No. 6/1994, including exact identity of parties, specific lawsuit object, and court venue.

3Thoroughly memorize the strict detention timeframes under KUHAP (investigator 20+40 days, public prosecutor 20+30 days, district court 30+60 days) and praperadilan scopes under MK Decision No. 21/PUU-XII/2014.

4Learn the exact grounds and procedure for submitting exceptions (eksepsi), counterclaims (rekonvensi), and appeals across HIR/RBg, PTUN, Religious Courts, and PHI.

5Review the Kode Etik Advokat Indonesia regarding conflicts of interest, attorney-client privilege, fee agreements, and disciplinary complaint mechanisms.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the PERADI UPA examination?

The UPA is the national advocate licensing examination administered by PERADI under Law No. 18 of 2003, mandatory for becoming a practicing advocate in Indonesia.

What subjects are tested on the UPA?

The exam covers the Advocate Law and organization, the Indonesian Advocate Code of Ethics (KEAI), civil procedure, criminal procedure, religious court procedure, administrative court procedure (PTUN), and industrial relations court procedure (PHI), plus a civil drafting essay.

What are the eligibility requirements to register for the UPA?

Candidates must hold an undergraduate law degree (Sarjana Hukum) and an official certificate of completion from an accredited Pendidikan Khusus Profesi Advokat (PKPA) program.

What is the registration fee for the UPA?

According to PUPA PERADI, the registration fee is Rp2,500,000 for first-time examinees and Rp1,250,000 for retake candidates, paid directly to PERADI's designated bank account.

Is this OpenExamPrep question bank an official PERADI examination simulation?

No. This is an independent English-language multiple-choice study adaptation designed to help candidates master tested Indonesian statutory concepts and procedural standards; it is not an official translation or an essay drafting test.