Lawyer in Schleswig-Holstein

Responsible authority

Is this profession regulated?

Yes. Regulated means: you may only work in this profession once the authority has recognised your qualification.

This profession is regulated. You may only work after the authority has recognised your qualification.

Documents you need

• Passport

  Copy of the page with photo and name.

  No translation required

  No apostille required

• Birth Certificate

  Proof of identity and spelling of your name.

  Certified translation required

  No apostille required

• Vocational Training Certificate

  Your qualification is the core of the application.

  Certified translation required

  Apostille required

• Academic Transcript

  List of subjects and hours of your training.

  Certified translation required

  No apostille required

• Employment Reference

  Proof of work experience, if available.

  Certified translation required

  No apostille required

• Curriculum Vitae

  Tabular CV without gaps, in German.

  No translation required

  No apostille required

• Police Clearance Certificate

  Only required for regulated professions.

  Certified translation required

  No apostille required

• Marriage Certificate

  Only needed if your current name differs from the name on your qualification.

  Certified translation required

  No apostille required

Fees and duration

Authority fees: €100.00 to €600.00

Usual processing time: 8 to 16 weeks

Source

Open source – Last checked on 28 May 2026

IHK FOSA – Anerkennungsstelle der Industrie- und Handelskammern – Last checked on 8 January 2026