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Decision on the temporary pursuit of a regulated profession
To obtain a decision on the temporary pursuit of a regulated profession, an individual acquires a licence to pursue a regulated profession in the Republic of Slovenia.
An individual must lodge an application for the cross-border/temporary provision of services with IZS on the prescribed form.
When IZS finds that the applicant meets the conditions, it issues a decision on the temporary pursuit of a regulated profession. The individual who has performed the service for more than a year, must extend their application once in a calendar year and provide possible new information.
If IZS finds that the individual's pursuit of a regulated profession has the nature of a permanent pursuit of the regulated profession, it may request permanent entry in the register, inclusion of the applicant in the Chamber and payment of all obligations to IZS.
Conditions
These terms apply to activity Attorneyship
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Suitable premises and equipment must include at least:
- a room for the lawyer, a waiting room (which may also be the room for the secretary), telephone, fax, computer with an e-mail address, and toilet.
Legal basis
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The Slovenian Bar Association insures a lawyer against liability for damages which could be incurred by a client during the practice of the profession of lawyer.
The insurance covers damages due to gross negligence, error or failure to perform professional obligation on the part of a lawyer and his or her employees in the amount of:
- EUR 250,000 for an individual case, or
- EUR 500,000 annually.
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The applicant must be a citizen of the Republic of Slovenia or any other EU Member State.
A lawyer who is from a country which is not an EU Member State and has the right to pursue the profession of lawyer in a country which is not an EU Member State may pursue the profession of lawyer only if the applicant meets the condition of reciprocity and the following conditions:
- a lawyer from another country is entered in the register of foreign lawyers who may pursue the profession of lawyer in the Republic of Slovenia under the professional title of lawyer; with all the rights and obligations pertaining to the pursuit of the profession of lawyer if he or she meets the following conditions:
- he or she is legally competent,
- has an active knowledge of the Slovenian language,
- has the equipment and premises required for the pursuit of the profession of lawyer, and
- has passed the examination on the knowledge of the legal system of the Republic of Slovenia.
Evidence
The applicant shall submit a photocopy of a valid personal identity document which proves his/her nationality, or a certificate of nationality issued pursuant to the regulations of the Member State of origin.
- a lawyer from another country is entered in the register of foreign lawyers who may pursue the profession of lawyer in the Republic of Slovenia under the professional title of lawyer; with all the rights and obligations pertaining to the pursuit of the profession of lawyer if he or she meets the following conditions: