Are individuals holding post-graduate degrees in law in Vietnam eligible to be appointed as bailiffs?
Are individuals holding post-graduate degrees in law in Vietnam eligible to be appointed as bailiffs?
Under Article 6 of Decree 08/2020/ND-CP, the eligibility of bailiff in Vietnam is specified as follows:
A person shall be assigned as a bailiff when he/she:
1. Is a Vietnamese national, not older than 65 years old, residing in Vietnam, properly adhering to the Constitutions and the laws, and possessing good moral virtues.
2. Has undergraduate or post-graduate degrees in law.
3. Practices law for at least 3 years in agencies, organizations after obtaining undergraduate or post-graduate degrees in law.
4. Completes training courses, receives recognition equivalent to training completion, or completes bailiff refresher training courses mentioned under Article 7 hereof.
5. Qualifies in bailiff apprenticeship exam.
Therefore, regarding the educational qualifications for appointing a bailiff, a candidate must have an undergraduate or postgraduate degree in law. Consequently, your Master's degree in Law meets the qualification criteria, but you also should satisfy other criteria to be eligible for appointment as a bailiff in Vietnam.
What does the application for appointment as a bailiff for individuals holding post-graduate degrees in law in Vietnam include?
According to Clause 1, Article 10, Decree 08/2020/ND-CP, the application for appointment as a bailiff in Vietnam includes the following:
1. Eligible persons according to Article 6 hereof shall submit bailiff assignment requests in person or via post service at the Departments of Justice where they registered for apprenticeship. The application consists of:
a) Application form regulated by Minister of Justice;
b) Judicial records issued within 6 months prior to the date of application;
c) Certified true copies or copies accompanied by original copies of undergraduate or post-graduate degrees;
d) Documents proving applicants’ period of practicing law, including: Decisions on employment, employment contract or employment contracts accompanied by documents proving social insurance payment; documents proving previous removal or revocation of license to practice or revocation of cards for cases under Clause 2 Article 11 hereof; documents proving retirement or resignation for cases under Clause 3 Article 11 hereof;
dd) Certified true copies or copies accompanied by original copies of certificate of bailiff apprenticeship inspection results.
You, with a Master's degree in Law, must prepare the above-mentioned documents in the application for appointment as a bailiff.
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