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Key Facts: Mali CFPA Access Test Exam

12/20

Minimum overall average required for CFPA admission

Barreau du Mali & Conseil des Ministres (21 Feb 2024)

Master 2

Qualifying law degree required for examination eligibility

Barreau du Mali & UEMOA Framework

30 minutes

Duration of oral admission stage (10 min prep, 10 min talk, 10 min Q&A)

Barreau du Mali Communiqué (31 Jan 2025)

1 year

CFPA-Mali training duration (6 months theory + 6 months practice)

Barreau du Mali inaugural lesson publication (2025)

Independent English MCQ practice for Mali's CFPA entrance test across its written and oral subject areas. It is not a translation or simulation of the official composition and oral formats.

Sample Mali CFPA Access Test Practice Questions

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1Under the Malian Code of Civil, Commercial and Social Procedure (CPCPS), what is the ordinary method of instituting an adversarial contentious civil action before a Tribunal de Grande Instance?

A.A verbal declaration made directly before the court clerk without prior notice

B.A writ of summons (assignation) served by a huissier de justice on the defendant

C.An informal registered letter sent directly to the presiding judge

D.A petition filed unilaterally in the judge's private chambers

Explanation: Under the CPCPS, contentious civil proceedings before courts of general jurisdiction are ordinarily commenced by an assignation (writ of summons) drafted and served by a huissier de justice (bailiff) to give the defendant proper notice and satisfy due process.

2Which procedural defense must a defendant raise in limine litis (before any defense on the merits or plea of inadmissibility) to prevent it from being declared inadmissible under the Malian CPCPS?

A.A plea of lack of standing (défaut de qualité)

B.An exception of territorial incompetence (exception d'incompétence territoriale)

C.A defense on the merits asserting extinctive prescription

D.A plea of lack of legal interest (défaut d'intérêt)

Explanation: Under procedural principles codified in the CPCPS, procedural exceptions—including the exception of territorial jurisdiction—must be raised simultaneously and in limine litis, prior to any defense on the merits or fin de non-recevoir; otherwise, the objection is waived.

3When may a litigant in Mali validly resort to summary proceedings (procédure de référé) before the President of the Tribunal?

A.Whenever the claimant desires a permanent ruling that carries final res judicata on the principal right

B.In urgent situations where provisional measures are required and the requested relief does not prejudice the merits of the dispute

C.Exclusively in criminal prosecutions where the defendant confesses guilt

D.Only after a final judgment on the merits has been completely executed

Explanation: Summary proceedings (référé) before the court president are designed for urgent matters requiring immediate provisional or conservatory measures, on the strict condition that the order does not touch or resolve the substantive merits (ne préjudicie pas au principal).

4What is the primary legal distinction between an exception de procédure and a fin de non-recevoir in Malian civil litigation?

A.An exception de procédure permanently extinguishes the action, whereas a fin de non-recevoir merely transfers venue

B.An exception de procédure attacks the regularity or timing of the procedure, while a fin de non-recevoir denies the claimant's right to act regardless of procedural regularity

C.An exception de procédure is reserved exclusively for the public prosecutor, whereas private parties can only file fins de non-recevoir

D.Both mechanisms are identical in timing, effect, and classification under the CPCPS

Explanation: An exception de procédure declares the procedure irregular, suspended, or extinguished without addressing the right to sue (e.g., nullity, incompetence), whereas a fin de non-recevoir bars the court from hearing the claim because the litigant lacks the right of action (e.g., standing, legal interest, prescription, res judicata).

5Under the Malian CPCPS, what legal consequence arises if a procedural act is afflicted with a defect of form (vice de forme) but causes no actual prejudice to the opposing party?

A.The act is automatically null and void by operation of law without needing proof of harm

B.Nullity for vice de forme cannot be pronounced unless the applicant proves that the irregularity caused them actual prejudice

C.The judge must order the immediate criminal arrest of the drafting bailiff

D.The entire judicial proceeding is struck out permanently with prejudice

Explanation: Under the established maxim 'pas de nullité sans grief' codified in modern civil procedure and the Malian CPCPS, a procedural act cannot be declared null for a formal irregularity (vice de forme) unless the party alleging the nullity proves actual injury or prejudice caused by that defect.

6Which of the following constitutes an absolute defect of substance (vice de fond) entailing the nullity of a procedural act regardless of proof of prejudice?

A.A minor typographical spelling error in the name of the huissier's clerk

B.Lack of legal capacity to act in justice (défaut de capacité d'ester en justice) by the party bringing the action

C.Failure to indicate the bailiff's business telephone number

D.Delivery of a summons on white paper instead of blue paper

Explanation: Defects of substance (vices de fond) include lack of legal capacity, lack of power to represent a party in court, or lack of capacity of a minor or legally incapacitated person. These substantive defects entail nullity without requiring the opposing party to demonstrate a specific grief.

7In Malian civil litigation, what is the legal character of a judgment rendered when the defendant was not served in person (à personne) and failed to appear in court?

A.A judgment deemed adversarial (jugement réputé contradictoire)

B.A default judgment (jugement par défaut), which is subject to the recourse of opposition

C.An unappealable consent decree

D.A provisional advisory opinion

Explanation: Under civil procedural rules, when a defendant has not been cited in person, fails to appear, and the judgment is not subject to appeal, the decision is rendered by default (jugement par défaut) and can be challenged by the defendant through opposition.

8What is the primary effect of filing a timely ordinary appeal (appel) against a final civil judgment on the merits in Malian law?

A.It transfers the matter to the Supreme Court for immediate review of law only

B.It exerts a suspensive effect on enforcement (unless provisional enforcement was ordered) and a devolutive effect transferring facts and law to the Court of Appeal

C.It instantly cancels the trial judgment and requires a complete retrial before the same trial judge

D.It prevents the parties from presenting any new evidence or documentary exhibits

Explanation: An ordinary appeal possesses two fundamental effects: the devolutive effect (effet dévolutif), bringing both factual and legal issues within the scope of the appeal before the Court of Appeal, and the suspensive effect (effet suspensif), suspending execution unless provisional execution was authorized by statute or court order.

9Under the OHADA Uniform Act on Simplified Recovery Procedures and Enforcement Measures (AUPSRVE), what document is indispensable before a creditor can levy forced execution upon a debtor's property?

A.An informal promissory note signed by the debtor without notarization

B.An enforceable title (titre exécutoire) establishing a certain, liquid, and due claim, with the required enforcement formalities

C.A preliminary memorandum of understanding submitted to the police

D.A simple bank statement showing an unpaid check

Explanation: Article 33 of the AUPSRVE strictly requires that forced execution can only be carried out by virtue of an enforceable title (titre exécutoire)—such as an enforceable court judgment, an arbitral award with exequatur, or an enforceable notarial deed—for a debt that is certain, liquid, and exigible.

10Under revised AUPSRVE Article 49, which judicial authority hears disputes relating to compulsory enforcement or sequestration of movable property?

A.The criminal investigating judge (juge d'instruction)

B.The judge of execution disputes (juge de l'exécution / juridiction présidentielle statuant en matière d'urgence)

C.The Minister of Justice acting through administrative decree

D.The Council of State in administrative section

Explanation: Article 49 assigns disputes and claims relating to compulsory enforcement or sequestration of movable property to the president of the competent court or the judge delegated by that president, subject to the Act's allocation rules.

About the Mali CFPA Access Test Exam

Competitive selection examination for admission to CFPA-Mali, distinct from the later CAPA examination. The 2024 opening order specifies four written compositions, a separate oral stage, a 25,000 FCFA non-refundable fee, and a 12/20 standard. Official Barreau material published in 2025 describes the training as one year: six months theoretical and six months practical. No 2026 sitting notice was located.

Exam sponsor: Ordre des Avocats du Mali / CFPA-Mali. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

The 2024 selection test has four three-hour written compositions: general culture/current affairs (coefficient 3), civil law and/or civil procedure (coefficient 2), OHADA commercial subjects (coefficient 2), and criminal law and/or procedure (coefficient 2). Written admissibility requires 12/20 with any score of 7/20 or below eliminatory. The oral covers enforcement, family, labour, or administrative law and lasts 30 minutes including preparation; the same eliminatory floor applies, and final admission requires 12/20. The instruments reviewed do not expressly state an assessment language; these English MCQs are an independent study adaptation and do not simulate compositions or oral performance.

Time Limit

12 hours written plus 30-minute oral exercise

Passing Score

12/20 written and final averages; 7/20 or below on any written paper or the oral is eliminatory

Exam / Certification Fees

25,000 FCFA for the 2024 sitting; no 2026 fee located

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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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Civil Procedure and Judicial Organization

Malian CPCPS rules on court jurisdiction, summons, admissibility, summary proceedings, execution of judgments, and judicial remedies.

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Criminal Law and Criminal Procedure

Loi 2024-027 Penal Code and Loi 2024-028 Criminal Procedure Code, police custody rights, counsel access, investigation, and trial procedure.

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Law of Obligations and Civil Liability

General regime of obligations, contract validity, breach, damages, contractual and tortious liability, and extinctive prescription.

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OHADA and Oral-Stage Subjects

OHADA general commercial, company, securities, and insolvency law, plus the enforcement, family, labour, and administrative-law oral subjects.

Preparing for the Mali CFPA Access Test Exam

What You Need to Know

Passing score: 12/20 written and final averages; 7/20 or below on any written paper or the oral is eliminatory
Assessment: The 2024 selection test has four three-hour written compositions: general culture/current affairs (coefficient 3), civil law and/or civil procedure (coefficient 2), OHADA commercial subjects (coefficient 2), and criminal law and/or procedure (coefficient 2). Written admissibility requires 12/20 with any score of 7/20 or below eliminatory. The oral covers enforcement, family, labour, or administrative law and lasts 30 minutes including preparation; the same eliminatory floor applies, and final admission requires 12/20. The instruments reviewed do not expressly state an assessment language; these English MCQs are an independent study adaptation and do not simulate compositions or oral performance.
Time limit: 12 hours written plus 30-minute oral exercise
Exam / certification fees: 25,000 FCFA for the 2024 sitting; no 2026 fee located Official sources

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Mali CFPA Access Test: Suggested Study Strategy

1Distinguish between CFPA admission requirements and the later CAPA certification examination.

2Review Malian CPCPS rules on jurisdictional competence, summary proceedings, and service of procedural acts.

3Study Mali's 2024 Penal and Criminal Procedure Codes, with focus on police custody rights and preliminary investigation rules.

4Study the four OHADA areas named in the written program: general commercial law, companies, securities, and collective insolvency proceedings.

5Practise timed oral presentations separately in enforcement, family, labour, and administrative law; MCQs cannot reproduce that performance task.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the CFPA selection test the same examination as CAPA in Mali?

No. The 21 February 2024 Government communiqué and Barreau communiqués distinguish the CFPA selection test, which admits candidates to the training centre, from the subsequent CAPA exit examination.

What is the passing score for the Mali CFPA selection test?

Written admissibility and final admission each require 12/20. A score of 7/20 or below on any written paper or on the oral exercise is eliminatory.

What is the format of the oral admission stage?

The Barreau's 31 January 2025 communiqué confirms the oral admission stage consists of 10 minutes of preparation on an assigned legal subject, 10 minutes of presentation, and 10 minutes of questions from the jury.

Are these official practice questions from the Barreau du Mali?

No. This practice bank is an independent English-language MCQ study adaptation created by OpenExamPrep to assist candidates studying core legal principles tested in the examination.