Can I take the lawyer qualification certificate if I have a criminal record?

People with criminal records cannot obtain a lawyer's license, but those who have committed crimes of negligence can obtain a lawyer's license.

Legal basis: "Lawyers Law of the People's Republic of China" Article 7 If the applicant has any of the following circumstances, a lawyer's practice certificate will not be issued: (1) No capacity for civil conduct or limited civil capacity Those who have no capacity for conduct;

(2) Those who have received criminal punishment, except for criminal negligence;

(3) Those who have been dismissed from public office or have their practicing certificates of lawyers or notaries revoked.

The impact of having a criminal record

1. It will affect the political review of yourself and your children to participate in civil service examinations, military conscription, etc.

2. For those who were under the age of 18 when they committed the crime and were sentenced to a prison sentence of less than five years, the relevant criminal records should be sealed.

3. Deprivation of the right to vote and stand for election, freedom of speech, publication, assembly, association, procession and demonstration, the right to hold positions in state organs, and leadership positions in state-owned companies, enterprises, institutions and people's organizations rights.

4. The main family members, direct dependents, major social relations members or other relatives who have a greater influence on the person have been criminally punished, expelled from the party, dismissed from public office or have serious illegal issues that have not been investigated. I have shielded and retaliated with words and deeds.

5. You will also encounter trouble when handling matters such as immigration, overseas visas, and study abroad. In some countries, people who have had criminal penalties are often refused visas by foreign embassies and consulates.