What are regulations on the template of the journal of notarial apprenticeship in 2024 in Vietnam? Is the suspension of notarial apprenticeship included in the apprenticeship period in Vietnam?

What are regulations on the template of the journal of notarial apprenticeship in 2024 in Vietnam?

The template of the journal of notarial apprenticeship is stipulated under the Form TP-TSCC-06 issued together with Circular 08/2023/TT-BTP.

Please refer to and download the detailed template of the journal here.

What are regulations on the template of the journal of notarial apprenticeship in 2024 in Vietnam? Is the suspension of notarial apprenticeship included in the apprenticeship period in Vietnam? - image from internet

Are apprentices in Vietnam compulsory to record in the the journal of notarial apprenticeship?

Pursuant to Article 11 of the Circular 08/2023/TT-BTP stipulating apprenticeship journal and Apprenticeship performance report:

Apprenticeship journal and Apprenticeship performance report

1. The apprentice must record their daily apprenticeship-related tasks in an apprenticeship journal (Form TP-TSCC-06). The apprenticeship journal is certified weekly by the notary mentor and is certified by notarial apprenticeship organization at the end of the apprenticeship period.

In case the apprentice changes the notarial apprenticeship organization, he or she must keep an apprenticeship journal for each notarial practice organization where he or she is apprenticed. Certification by notary mentor and notarial apprenticeship organization shall comply with the provisions of this Clause.

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As regulations above, the apprentice must record their daily apprenticeship-related tasks in the journal of notarial apprenticeship.

What are 02 cases of suspension of notarial apprenticeship in Vietnam?

Pursuant to Clause 1 Article 9 of the Circular 08/2023/TT-BTP stipulating suspension of notarial apprenticeship:

Suspension of notarial apprenticeship

1. An apprentice may suspend their apprenticeship in any of the following cases:

a) The apprentice takes maternity leave, medical leave, or other authorized leave;

b) The notarial apprenticeship organization must suspend operations due to force majeure events, or be suspended but the apprentice does not apply for changing the notarial apprenticeship organization.

2. In the case specified in Point a, Clause 1 of this Article, the apprentice must notify the notarial practice organization where he or she is practicing in writing at least 5 working days before the suspension date and provide documentation supporting the reason for suspension.

The notarial apprenticeship organization must notify the Department of Justice in writing within 5 working days from the date of suspension in a case specified in Clause 1 of this Article; the notice must clearly state the reason and duration of suspension.

3. Apprentices with a 12-month apprenticeship period may suspend their apprenticeship up to two times for a maximum of six months each time. Apprentices with a 6-month apprenticeship period may suspend their apprenticeship up to two times for a maximum of three months each time.

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As regulations above, an apprentice may suspend their apprenticeship in any of the following cases:

- The apprentice takes maternity leave, medical leave, or other authorized leave. The apprentice must notify the notarial practice organization where he or she is practicing in writing at least 5 working days before the suspension date and provide documentation supporting the reason for suspension.

- The notarial apprenticeship organization must suspend operations due to force majeure events, or be suspended but the apprentice does not apply for changing the notarial apprenticeship organization.

Is the suspension of notarial apprenticeship included in the apprenticeship period in Vietnam?

Pursuant to Clause 4 Article 9 of the Circular 08/2023/TT-BTP stipulating suspension of notarial apprenticeship:

Suspension of notarial apprenticeship

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4. The apprenticeship suspension period is not included in the apprenticeship period.

The apprenticeship period before the suspension date is included in the apprenticeship period, unless the apprentice has to re-register the apprenticeship as prescribed in clause 3 Article 10 of this Circular.

As regulations above, the apprenticeship suspension period is not included in the apprenticeship period.

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