Qatar issues new regulations to develop legal profession and enhance lawyers’ efficiency
<p>Doha, Qatar: Minister of Justice and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs, and Chairman of the Lawyers’ Admission Committee, HE Ibrahim bin Ali Al Mohannadi, has issued a series of regulatory decisions governing lawyers’ registration examinations, licensing of non-Qatari lawyers to appear on behalf of Qatari law firms, and the establishment of websites and social media accounts for law…
Doha, Qatar - The Minister of Justice has introduced new regulations to enhance the efficiency of the legal profession in Qatar. The Ministry of Justice has issued Decision No. 116 of 2026, introducing regulations for lawyers' registration examinations, which will be held every three months at the Ministry's Centre for Legal and Judicial Studies. The Lawyers' Admission Committee will manage the examination system and results.
Decision No. 117 of 2026 outlines requirements for non-Qatari lawyers to license and represent Qatari law firms before specified authorities. Candidates must meet criteria such as a recognised law degree, professional experience, good conduct, and passing a personal interview and examinations. Decision No. 118 of 2026 introduces regulations for lawyers' use of websites and social media accounts, requiring content to be limited to legal activities and services, and protecting client confidentiality.
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