Rechtsassessor Englisch Courses

Rechtsassessor (RA) is a German legal qualification that is similar to the English qualification of Barrister-at-Law. It is a required stage in a lawyer's training in Germany and is usually obtained after the legal exam (in German, ‘erste Juristische Prüfung’ which is the equivalent of an LLB degree). In certain jurisdictions in Germany, Rechtsassessor can be a fully licensed lawyer when combined with two years of postgraduate work experience. Both Barrister and Rechtsassessor qualifications enable the holder to appear in court as an advocate when qualified, and to provide advice and representation to clients. In addition to the written exam, the Rechtsassessor exam includes an oral component, while a Barrister is only expected to take a written Bar exam. Rechtsassessor candidates must demonstrate a mastery of German law, but increasingly many German jurisdictions require knowledge and proficiency in one or more foreign legal systems. The legal systems of English and US law are the most commonly required, making fluency in English crucial to success on the Rechtsassessor exam.