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Key Facts: Moldova Bar Traineeship Admission Exam Exam

400 Questions

Total questions on the official admission test-grilă

UAM Licensing Commission

350 / 400

Minimum passing score (87.5%)

Law No. 1260/2002 and UAM

3 Hours

Examination duration (180 minutes)

UAM Licensing Commission

1,000 MDL

Examination registration fee

Council of UAM Decisions

Admission to the Moldovan advocate traineeship requires passing a centralized 400-question multiple-choice exam administered by the UAM Licensing Commission. Drawn from 1,000 published questions, the test lasts 3 hours and demands at least 350 correct answers (87.5%) to pass. Candidates must hold a law degree, possess clean criminal records, and secure a qualified advocate mentor. This independent English-language MCQ practice bank supports thorough statutory and doctrinal preparation.

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1Under the Civil Code of the Republic of Moldova, at what point does a natural person acquire full capacity to exercise civil rights and assume civil obligations (capacitatea de exercițiu deplină)?
A.Upon reaching the age of majority at 18 years, or earlier upon marriage or emancipation at 16
B.Strictly at the age of 21 years with no statutory exceptions for marriage or employment
C.At 16 years of age automatically for all citizens without requiring emancipation or parental approval
D.Upon graduation from higher secondary education regardless of chronological age
Explanation: Under Article 21 and Article 27 of the Civil Code of the Republic of Moldova, full exercise capacity commences upon reaching the age of majority at 18 years. Full capacity is also acquired prior to age 18 if a minor enters into a valid marriage, or through judicial/guardianship emancipation (emancipare) after reaching age 16 if the minor works under an employment contract or conducts authorized entrepreneurial activity.
2In Moldovan civil law, what distinguishes absolute nullity (nulitatea absolută) of a juridical act from relative nullity (nulitatea relativă)?
A.Absolute nullity protects public interest and can be invoked by any interested person or ex officio, while relative nullity protects private interest and can only be invoked by the protected person
B.Absolute nullity requires a prior criminal conviction, whereas relative nullity is decided solely by an administrative authority
C.Absolute nullity can be confirmed or ratified by the parties, whereas relative nullity can never be healed by subsequent agreement
D.Absolute nullity applies only to unilateral contracts, while relative nullity governs multilateral transactions exclusively
Explanation: Under the Moldovan Civil Code, absolute nullity protects a general or public interest; it may be invoked by any person demonstrating a legitimate interest or by the court on its own motion (ex officio), and cannot be ratified. Relative nullity protects a specific individual interest (such as a party whose consent was vitiated), can only be invoked by that protected party, and may be validated by subsequent confirmation.
3What is the general statutory period of extinctive prescription (termenul general de prescripție extinctivă) for patrimonial claims under the Civil Code of Moldova?
A.3 years
B.1 year
C.5 years
D.10 years
Explanation: Under Article 391 of the Civil Code of the Republic of Moldova, the general period of extinctive prescription for patrimonial claims is 3 years, unless a special prescription term is explicitly established by statutory law.
4Under the Moldovan Civil Code, from what moment does the extinctive prescription period begin to run for a tort claim arising from unlawful damage (răspunderea delictuală)?
A.From the day when the injured party knew or should have known of the damage and the identity of the liable person
B.Strictly from the day the injurious event occurred, irrespective of when the victim discovered the injury
C.From the date a final administrative investigation report is registered with the police
D.From the date the tortfeasor formally acknowledges liability in writing
Explanation: Under Article 395 of the Moldovan Civil Code, the extinctive prescription period begins to run on the day the person entitled to claim knew or objectively should have known of the occurrence of the damage and the identity of the person liable for causing it (the subjective commencement principle).
5What is the legal effect of registering a right in the Real Estate Register (Registrul bunurilor imobile) under Moldovan property law?
A.The registered right is presumed to exist in favor of the registered holder, and third parties acting in good faith may rely on public register entries
B.Registration is merely an internal fiscal formality that creates no presumption of ownership in judicial disputes
C.Registration transfers title immediately even if the underlying contractual document is forged or completely absent
D.Registration cannot be challenged or rectified in court once recorded by the registrar
Explanation: Under the modernized Moldovan Civil Code and the Law on Real Estate Cadastre, registration in the Real Estate Register establishes a legal presumption of accuracy (prezumția exactității înscrierii) and protects good-faith third-party acquirers who rely on the public register, guaranteeing certainty of real property transactions.
6Under the Moldovan Civil Code, how is a predial servitude (servitute) defined and established?
A.An encumbrance imposed on an immovable property (servient tenement) for the utility or use of another property (dominant tenement) belonging to a different owner
B.A personal contract allowing a tenant to occupy a residential apartment without paying utility charges
C.An exclusive right granted to state utilities to expropriate private land without monetary compensation
D.A temporary lease agreement between commercial entities regarding heavy agricultural equipment
Explanation: Under Article 642 of the Moldovan Civil Code, a predial servitude is a real right that encumbers an immovable property (the servient tenement / terenul aservit) for the benefit, use, or enhanced utility of another immovable property (the dominant tenement / terenul dominant) belonging to another proprietor.
7What is the maximum duration of a usufruct (uzufruct) established in favor of a legal entity under the Civil Code of Moldova?
A.30 years, unless established for a shorter period
B.99 years unconditionally
C.Perpetual, surviving indefinitely as long as the legal entity exists
D.5 years with mandatory annual renewals
Explanation: Under the Moldovan Civil Code, while a usufruct established for a natural person terminates at the latest upon that person's death, a usufruct constituted in favor of a legal entity (persoană juridică) cannot exceed 30 years.
8In a joint and several obligation (obligație solidară) among multiple debtors under the Moldovan Civil Code, what right does the creditor possess?
A.The creditor may demand performance of the entire obligation from any one of the co-debtors or from all of them collectively
B.The creditor must sue each debtor separately for their exact mathematical proportional share
C.The creditor must first exhaust all execution remedies against the primary signatory before contacting other co-debtors
D.The creditor can only demand performance from the oldest debtor
Explanation: Under Article 762 of the Moldovan Civil Code, passive solidarity gives the creditor the right to demand payment of the whole debt from whichever debtor the creditor chooses. Full performance by one co-debtor extinguishes the obligation toward the creditor, giving the paying debtor a right of recourse (regres) against the remaining co-debtors.
9Under Article 953 of the Moldovan Civil Code, under what condition may a court reduce a contractual penalty clause (clauza penală)?
A.If the penalty is disproportionately high compared to the damage caused or foreseeable by non-performance
B.Only if both parties jointly submit a written request consenting to judicial modification
C.Whenever the debtor expresses regret in their statement of defense
D.A court has no statutory authority to reduce a contractual penalty under any circumstances
Explanation: Under Article 953 of the Civil Code, if the penalty payable for breach of contract is manifestly disproportionate or excessive in comparison to the creditor's damage, the court may reduce the penalty to a reasonable level upon the debtor's application, taking into account all relevant circumstances.
10What is the fundamental requirement for exercising the right of retention (dreptul de retenție) under the Moldovan Civil Code?
A.The creditor must hold lawful possession of the debtor's movable or immovable property, and the claim must be connected to the retained asset
B.The creditor must obtain a prior court injunction before physically taking possession of the asset
C.The retained property must be sold at a public auction within 24 hours of non-payment
D.The right of retention can only be exercised by state bailiffs during post-judgment enforcement
Explanation: Under the Moldovan Civil Code, a creditor who holds lawful possession of an asset belonging to the debtor is entitled to retain that asset until the creditor's claim against the debtor is satisfied, provided the claim is directly connected to the asset (e.g., unpaid repair costs or storage fees).

About the Moldova Bar Traineeship Admission Exam Exam

Free English-language multiple-choice practice questions for the Moldova Bar Traineeship Admission Examination (Examenul de admitere la stagiul profesional în avocatură) administered by the Union of Advocates of the Republic of Moldova (UAM). Covering Moldovan civil law, civil procedure, criminal law, criminal procedure, constitutional rights, administrative law, labor law, and advocacy ethics, this independent bank prepares candidates for the rigorous 400-question entry test required before starting the 12–24-month professional traineeship.

Exam sponsor: Licensing Commission of the Union of Advocates of the Republic of Moldova (Comisia de licențiere a profesiei de avocat — UAM). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

The official test is held twice annually in spring (March–May) and autumn (September–November) sessions. Candidates have 3 astronomical hours (180 minutes) to answer 400 multiple-choice questions. A minimum of 350 correct answers (87.5%) is required to pass. The official examination is administered in Romanian. This independent bank provides an English-language, four-option MCQ study adaptation for conceptual mastery and practice; it is not an official UAM translation or format simulation.

Time Limit

3 hours (180 minutes)

Passing Score

350 out of 400 correct answers (87.5%)

Exam / Certification Fees

1,000 MDL

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Practice emphasis: 30 of 100 questions

Civil Law, Family Law, and Civil Procedure (Drept civil, dreptul familiei și drept procesual civil)

Moldovan Civil and Family Codes (legal capacity, obligations, property, succession, marriage, spouses' property, and parental rights) and Civil Procedure Code (jurisdiction, evidence, judicial terms, lawsuit drafting, trials, and appellate remedies). UAM publishes a 1,000-item repository by subject, but does not publish percentage weights for the 400-item sitting.

Practice emphasis: 30 of 100 questions

Criminal Law and Criminal Procedure (Drept penal și drept procesual penal)

Moldovan Criminal Code (elements of crime, guilt, justification grounds, attempt, complicity, sentencing, and offenses against person/property) and Criminal Procedure Code (pre-trial investigation, preventive measures including arrest, rights of suspect/accused, defense counsel duties, evidence, and court hearings).

Practice emphasis: 15 of 100 questions

Constitutional Law, Human Rights, and ECHR (Drept constituțional și CEDO)

Constitution of the Republic of Moldova, separation of powers, fundamental rights and freedoms, exception of unconstitutionality before the Constitutional Court, and European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) principles under Articles 5, 6, 8, and Protocol 1.

Practice emphasis: 15 of 100 questions

Administrative, Labor, and Contravention Law (Drept administrativ, muncii și contravențional)

Administrative Code of Moldova (administrative procedure, legality of individual administrative acts, administrative litigation), Contravention Code (contravention liability, sanctions, trial proceedings), and Labor Code (individual employment contracts, termination, disciplinary action).

Practice emphasis: 10 of 100 questions

Advocacy Law, Organization, and Legal Ethics (Organizarea avocaturii și deontologie)

Law No. 1260/2002 on Advocacy, Statute of the Advocate Profession, Code of Professional Ethics (Codul deontologic al avocaților), absolute professional secrecy, conflict of interest rules, traineeship regulations, and disciplinary procedures.

Preparing for the Moldova Bar Traineeship Admission Exam Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: 350 out of 400 correct answers (87.5%)
  • Assessment: The official test is held twice annually in spring (March–May) and autumn (September–November) sessions. Candidates have 3 astronomical hours (180 minutes) to answer 400 multiple-choice questions. A minimum of 350 correct answers (87.5%) is required to pass. The official examination is administered in Romanian. This independent bank provides an English-language, four-option MCQ study adaptation for conceptual mastery and practice; it is not an official UAM translation or format simulation.
  • Time limit: 3 hours (180 minutes)
  • Exam / certification fees: 1,000 MDL Official sources

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Moldova Bar Traineeship Admission Exam: Suggested Study Strategy

1Master the general provisions of the Moldovan Civil Code, particularly contract formation, grounds of nullity, extinctive prescription rules, and real rights.
2Focus on criminal procedure timelines: detention limits (max 72 hours), judicial review of preventive arrest, and statutory deadlines for filing pretrial complaints.
3Memorize the fundamental rights protected by the Moldovan Constitution and the direct application of ECHR Article 6 (fair trial) standards in domestic jurisprudence.
4Review the Administrative Code rules governing the revocation of favorable versus unfavorable administrative acts and pre-litigation preliminary procedure (procedura prealabilă).
5Thoroughly understand Law No. 1260/2002 on Advocacy: advocate privileges, absolute confidentiality, incompatibilities, and trainee advocate representation rights.
6Practice pacing: 400 questions in 180 minutes allows only 27 seconds per item on the official sitting, making quick recognition of statutory provisions essential.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the examination for admission to the professional traineeship in Moldova?

It is the mandatory entrance examination organized by the Licensing Commission of the Union of Advocates of the Republic of Moldova (UAM) under Law No. 1260/2002 for law graduates seeking to become trainee advocates (avocați stagiari).

What is the format and duration of the official admission exam?

The official exam is a 400-question multiple-choice test (test-grilă) administered over 3 astronomical hours (180 minutes). The questions are selected from a published repository of 1,000 questions on the UAM website. Each official question has three choices and one correct answer.

What is the passing score required by UAM?

Candidates must achieve at least 350 correct answers out of 400 questions, representing an 87.5% passing threshold. The historical pass rate is approximately 65%.

Who is exempt from the traineeship admission exam in Moldova?

Under Article 10(2) of Law No. 1260/2002, judges and prosecutors with at least 10 years of professional tenure who apply within 6 months of resigning from office are exempt from the admission exam and the traineeship, qualifying directly to sit the qualification examination.

What happens after passing the traineeship admission exam?

Successful candidates register a professional traineeship contract with UAM under the supervision of an advocate mentor who has practiced for at least 5 years. The traineeship lasts between 12 and 24 months, during which the trainee must also complete at least 80 hours of initial training.

What fees are associated with the admission exam and traineeship?

The registration fee for the traineeship admission examination is 1,000 MDL. Registration of the traineeship contract with the Union of Advocates carries a separate 3,000 MDL fee.

How does this practice bank adapt the official exam?

The official examination is conducted in Romanian with 3-choice questions. This independent prep resource adapts core Moldovan legal principles and syllabus domains into English four-option multiple-choice questions with comprehensive explanations for structured study and self-assessment.