Lawyer - Exercise of the profession of lawyer in the public service
Rechtsanwalt – Ausübung des Berufs als Rechtsanwalt im öffentlichen Dienst
Official English page German-only parts machine-translated, 2026-09-15
The lawyer in public service may, on application, be permitted to practise the profession himself or herself or to appoint a representative.
Book an appointment
Book an appointment (service.berlin.de)
Requirements
• Existing admission to the bar
Documents you need
• Application
A written informal application must be submitted.
Fees
26,00 EUR in the case of an application for the appointment of a representative pursuant to § 47 (1) BRAO.
Legal basis
• Federal Lawyers' Act www.gesetze-im-internet.de/brao/BJNR005650959.html
• Fee schedule of the Berlin Bar Association <https://www.rak-berlin.de/download/rak_berlin_pdfs/GebOrdnung_RAK.pdf?m=1595924299&>
Processing time
Approx. 2-3 weeks
Who is responsible
The Rechtsanwaltskammer Berlin (Berlin Bar Association) is responsible for the application for permission to practise the profession yourself or to appoint a representative.
Responsible for you
Choose a location; the appointment itself is booked on the original page.
- Rechtsanwaltskammer Berlin
- Rechtsanwaltskammer Berlin
Original
German originalOfficial English page
Service number 329313 · same path as the original: service.berlin.de/dienstleistung/329313/