Can a private law firm recruit lawyers?

According to the provisions of the Lawyers Law, a lawyer can only practice in one law firm, and a practicing lawyer can only correspond to one law firm, and cannot be a practicing lawyer in two law firms at the same time. Therefore, a law firm established by an individual cannot directly hire practicing lawyers from other law firms.

But this does not mean that a single law firm is a "one-man army". There is a difference between "practicing lawyer" and "professional lawyer". Individual law firms may employ qualified lawyers who have not practiced in other firms. In addition, practicing lawyers from other firms can also be employed if they change firms.

For a law firm run by a partner, the partner shall bear unlimited joint liability for the debts of the law firm. The law firm run by individuals has only one subject, so there is no joint person. The founder assumes unlimited liability and risks.