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Key Facts: CAPA — Avocat (Barreau de Madagascar) Exam

12/20

Minimum overall average required to obtain the CAPA under Décret n° 2005-851, art. 32

https://barreau-de-madagascar.com/sites/default/files/DECRET-N-2005-851-creation-IFPA.pdf

360 hours

Minimum instructional course hours during the one-year initial IFPA program

https://barreau-de-madagascar.com/page/institut-de-formation-professionnelle-des-avocats-ifpa.html

3 years

Mandatory post-oath professional internship (stage) before admission to the Tableau

https://barreau-de-madagascar.org/node/13

52 hours

Annual complementary IFPA training required for avocats stagiaires during internship

https://barreau-de-madagascar.com/sites/default/files/DECRET-N-2005-851-creation-IFPA.pdf

5 years

Minimum duration of Malagasy citizenship required prior to admission to the profession

https://barreau-de-madagascar.org/node/13

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Sample CAPA — Avocat (Barreau de Madagascar) Practice Questions

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1Under article 9 of Loi n° 2001-006, which principles must the Conseil de l'Ordre maintain within the legal profession?
A.Probity, disinterestedness, moderation, and professional fellowship
B.Commercial speculation, secrecy from the courts, and political obedience
C.Seniority, wealth, electoral office, and family status
D.Profit maximization and exclusive loyalty to company shareholders
Explanation: Article 9 directs the Conseil de l'Ordre to maintain probity, disinterestedness, moderation, and confraternité, and to oversee members' compliance with their duties.
2Which of the following reflects the statutory oath sworn by an advocate before the Cour d'Appel prior to entering the stage at the Barreau de Madagascar?
A.I swear to say or publish nothing as defense counsel contrary to the laws, regulations, good morals, state security, and public peace, and never to depart from the respect due to courts and public authorities
B.I swear to defend my client's commercial interests by any available legal or tactical means and to obey all instructions of the Minister of Justice
C.I swear to serve the public prosecutor faithfully, report all suspected crimes discovered during consultation, and maintain impartial neutrality
D.I swear to prioritize state economic policy above individual litigation claims and adhere strictly to executive directives
Explanation: The traditional Malagasy advocate's oath sworn before the Cour d'Appel commits the advocate to speak and publish nothing contrary to laws, regulations, morality, state security, and public peace, while maintaining due respect for courts and public authorities, embodying the cardinal duties of independence, dignity, and probity.
3What is the legal status of a 'pacte de quota litis' (an agreement setting legal fees solely as a percentage of the litigation outcome) under Malagasy bar deontology?
A.It is strictly null and void and constitutes a professional disciplinary violation
B.It is valid and freely enforceable provided it does not exceed 33 percent of the sum recovered
C.It is permitted only in labor and personal injury disputes upon prior approval of the labor inspector
D.It is mandatory for all contentious commercial recovery proceedings before the Tribunal de Commerce
Explanation: Under Malagasy bar rules and general civil law principles, the pacte de quota litis—whereby an advocate's entire fee is pegged exclusively to the judicial outcome—is strictly prohibited and void as contrary to independence. A complementary success fee (honoraire de résultat) is permissible only if it supplements a baseline fixed or hourly fee.
4Which two subjects does the IFPA identify for the oral component of the final CAPA examination?
A.Deontology and Plaidoirie
B.Tax accounting and maritime navigation
C.Land surveying and forensic medicine
D.Corporate finance and public procurement only
Explanation: The official IFPA page describes the final CAPA as written tests on two subjects drawn by lot plus oral tests in Déontologie and Plaidoirie.
5What does the essential principle of 'indépendance' require of an advocate practicing at the Barreau de Madagascar?
A.The advocate must remain free from all external pressures, personal financial interests, and improper client directions that compromise legal judgment
B.The advocate is exempt from paying national taxes and municipal professional licensing duties
C.The advocate must refuse to represent clients who belong to opposition political associations
D.The advocate must never collaborate or share office premises with another member of the bar
Explanation: Independence requires that the advocate counsel and defend the client freely, without subservience to public authorities, the judiciary, economic powers, or even the client's own improper whims. It protects the integrity of the advocate's legal judgment and defense strategy.
6Under article 46 of Loi n° 2001-006, when may a client require an advocate to return the case file before the matter ends?
A.When the advocate lacks diligence or fails to respect the agreed terms of engagement
B.Only after the client proves the advocate committed a criminal offence
C.Only after final judgment and full payment of every fee
D.Never, because the file becomes the advocate's property
Explanation: Article 46 expressly allows the client to withdraw the file when the advocate fails to act diligently or does not comply with the terms agreed with the client.
7Maître R. is consulted by Party A regarding a commercial contract breach against Party B. After an in-depth strategy session where Party A discloses sensitive financial data, Party A chooses not to retain Maître R. Two weeks later, Party B asks Maître R to sue Party A on the same transaction. What must Maître R do?
A.Decline the mandate immediately because representing Party B creates an impermissible conflict of interest and violates professional secrecy owed to Party A
B.Accept Party B's mandate provided Party B agrees to pay double the standard retainer fee
C.Accept the mandate because no formal written fee agreement was signed with Party A
D.Accept the mandate only if Maître R undertakes not to use the specific documents handed over by Party A
Explanation: Professional secrecy and conflict of interest rules apply from the very first confidential consultation, whether or not a formal contract is executed. An advocate cannot represent an adversary against a prospective or former client when confidential information acquired during prior consultations could prejudice the former prospective client.
8Under what statutory conditions is a complementary success fee agreement (honoraire de résultat) legally enforceable between an advocate and their client in Madagascar?
A.It must be agreed in writing, explicitly complement a basic remuneration (fixed or hourly), and be reasonable in light of the services rendered
B.It may be agreed orally at the end of the trial hearing without any baseline fee requirement
C.It is valid only if ratified by the presiding judge of the trial court prior to the delivery of judgment
D.It is enforceable only if the client is an incorporated commercial enterprise and not a natural person
Explanation: A success fee is valid in Madagascar provided it is agreed in writing as an addition to a basic remuneration that covers ordinary diligence. The total fee must remain proportionate, dignified, and moderate; an agreement relying solely on results without a base fee constitutes an illegal pacte de quota litis.
9In civil litigation before the Tribunal de Première Instance of Antananarivo, what is the evidentiary status of letters exchanged between opposing advocates during settlement negotiations?
A.They are strictly confidential and cannot be produced in court or disclosed to the judge, unless explicitly marked 'officiel'
B.They can always be produced in evidence to prove that the opposing party made an offer to compromise
C.They are public records accessible to any third party once delivered by registered mail
D.They may be submitted to the court provided the client gives written instructions to do so
Explanation: Under Malagasy bar rules, all correspondence between advocates is by nature confidential and cannot be submitted to the court, ensuring parties can negotiate candidly. Only procedural notices or letters explicitly designated as 'officiel' and containing no settlement concessions may be filed.
10A litigant dismisses their existing advocate Maître X and instructs Maître Y to take over the ongoing lawsuit. What deontological obligation must Maître Y satisfy before filing pleadings?
A.Notify Maître X in writing of the takeover (lettre de reprise de dossier) and verify whether Maître X's fees have been paid or settled
B.File an ex parte petition with the President of the Tribunal requesting an order removing Maître X from the record
C.Publish an announcement in an official gazette thirty days prior to appearing in court
D.Refuse the client outright because changing counsel during active proceedings is prohibited by statute
Explanation: Under the principle of confraternité, a successor advocate must send a written notice of takeover to the predecessor advocate, inquire about unsettled fees and expenses, and seek to facilitate an amicable settlement before proceeding with the defense.

About the CAPA — Avocat (Barreau de Madagascar) Exam

The Certificat d'Aptitude à la Profession d'Avocat (CAPA) is the statutory professional qualification awarded after IFPA training under Décret n° 2005-851. The course lasts at least one year with at least 360 hours plus placements, and the award requires at least 12/20 across continuous assessment and the final examination. CAPA precedes the oath and three-year avocat stage. This independent English MCQ bank supports conceptual review; the reviewed sources do not state an official response language, and the bank is not a translation, format simulation, or substitute for written and oral advocacy practice.

Exam sponsor: Institut de Formation Professionnelle des Avocats (IFPA) / Ordre des Avocats du Barreau de Madagascar. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

The final examination has written tests on two subjects drawn by lot and oral tests in Deontology and Plaidoirie. Continuous assessment and the final examination jointly determine the CAPA award. This 100-question English bank is an independent study adaptation by OpenExamPrep.

Time Limit

IFPA training lasts at least one year with at least 360 hours plus placements; the reviewed official sources do not publish final-test durations

Passing Score

Overall weighted average of at least 12/20 across continuous evaluation and final examination pursuant to Décret n° 2005-851, article 32

Exam / Certification Fees

No current CAPA examination fee or IFPA tuition amount was published in the official materials reviewed

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Legal Deontology and Professional Ethics

Professional secrecy, independence, fee rules, conflicts, appointed representation, and duties toward clients and the court.

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Civil Procedure and Judicial Practice

First-instance procedure, service of process, jurisdictional exceptions, summary orders (référés), appeals, and cassation before the Cour Suprême.

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Criminal Procedure and Defense Practice

Police custody safeguards, judicial investigation, defense rights, detention warrants, provisional release motions, and trial representation.

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Commercial and Labor Litigation

Tribunaux de commerce litigation, corporate dispute resolution, mandatory labor conciliation before the labor inspectorate, and employment tribunals.

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Bar Organization and Professional Status

Statutory framework under Loi n° 2001-006, role of the Bâtonnier and Conseil de l'Ordre, stage rules, professional liability, and discipline.

Preparing for the CAPA — Avocat (Barreau de Madagascar) Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: Overall weighted average of at least 12/20 across continuous evaluation and final examination pursuant to Décret n° 2005-851, article 32
  • Assessment: The final examination has written tests on two subjects drawn by lot and oral tests in Deontology and Plaidoirie. Continuous assessment and the final examination jointly determine the CAPA award. This 100-question English bank is an independent study adaptation by OpenExamPrep.
  • Time limit: IFPA training lasts at least one year with at least 360 hours plus placements; the reviewed official sources do not publish final-test durations
  • Exam / certification fees: No current CAPA examination fee or IFPA tuition amount was published in the official materials reviewed Official sources

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CAPA — Avocat (Barreau de Madagascar): Suggested Study Strategy

1Master the Malagasy governing texts, notably Loi n° 2001-006 and Décret n° 2005-851, focusing on independence, professional secrecy, bar organization, and training rules.
2Understand the procedural distinctions between ordinary civil summons (assignation), summary urgent petitions (référés), and ordinary vs extraordinary appellate remedies.
3Review criminal defense safeguards and verify procedural deadlines directly against the current Malagasy Code of Criminal Procedure.
4Familiarize yourself with commercial and labor prerequisites, such as the mandatory conciliation stage before the Inspecteur du Travail prior to lodging a claim before the Tribunal du Travail.
5Ensure clarity on the institutional roles of the Bâtonnier, the Conseil de l'Ordre, the disciplinary council, and the Cour d'Appel in bar governance.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the statutory basis of the CAPA in Madagascar?

The CAPA is governed by Loi n° 2001-006 du 9 avril 2003 on the organization of the bar and Décret n° 2005-851 du 13 décembre 2005 creating the Institut de Formation Professionnelle des Avocats (IFPA). Article 32 of Décret n° 2005-851 governs the award of the certificate.

What is the required passing standard for obtaining the CAPA?

Under Article 32 of Décret n° 2005-851, the CAPA is awarded to student lawyers who achieve an overall average of at least 12/20 across continuous assessment evaluations and the final end-of-studies examination.

What steps follow the award of the CAPA before becoming a fully registered lawyer?

Upon receiving the CAPA, the graduate takes the professional oath before the Cour d'Appel and is admitted to the Liste du Stage. The candidate must complete a mandatory 3-year professional stage in a law firm, complete 52 hours per year of complementary IFPA training, and obtain approval from the Conseil de l'Ordre for inscription on the Tableau de l'Ordre.

What language is used for the official IFPA examinations?

The reviewed IFPA page and Décret n° 2005-851 do not state a response-language rule. This is independent English-language MCQ study, not an official translation.

What does the official IFPA page state about the final examination format?

It states that the final CAPA contains written tests on two subjects drawn by lot and oral tests in Deontology and Plaidoirie. It does not publish an MCQ item count or component durations.