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The Indonesian Advocates Association (PERADI) has held the very first bar exam for foreign lawyers in Indonesia. The exam evoked various comments and impressions from participants. Some felt nervous, others were surprised by the questions. Anna Alfaro Manurung, a foreign lawyer from Adnan Kelana Haryanto & Hermanto, admitted that she was a bit nervous before taking the exam.
“This is my first time to take an exam in Indonesia so, yeah, I was nervous,” said Anna last Thursday.
However, after the test, Anna commented she felt more confident. She said a seminar organized by PERADI prior to the exam helped her a lot. The seminar addressed issues related to the functions and roles of the bar association and code of ethics.
“The seminar helped me clarify some concepts that I was yet to understand,” said Anna.
Anna admitted that some questions were tricky. She felt that most of the questions were written in a complicating manner and required in-depth analysis.
“Anyway, the questions were fair enough,” said Anna.
Almira Moronne, another exam participant, revealed that there were also essay questions in the exam. The participants were required to pick one question from two. Almira picked the question regarding the most important motivation, intention, and willingness to join PERADI.
“Harus pikir-pikir sekali (I had to rack my brain to answer that),” Almira said in Bahasa Indonesia.
To make sure there was sufficient time for the essay questions, the organizer decided to give an extra 30 minutes to complete the exam. As a result, the exam finished later than scheduled. However, according to Yulita Dyah Prabudiningrum, one of the organizers, the extension was informed to the participants before the exam started.
Regarding the language used in the exam, Yulita explained that for now, the exam was in English despite PERADI requiring foreign counsel to be able to speak Bahasa Indonesia.
“This is the first time the exam took place, so for now we are tolerating the language issue. But maybe for the next exam, we will consider using Bahasa Indonesia,” said Yulita.
Hasanuddin Nasution, Secretary General of PERADI, explained that the bar exam for foreign lawyers was part of the requirement under Article 23 of Law No. 18 of 2003 on Advocates necessitating foreign lawyers to secure a recommendation from the bar association. This recommendation is used by the Government to grant licenses to foreign advocates.
Hasanuddin hopes that foreign lawyers will come to better understand the code of ethics and prevailing laws in Indonesia. As a result, if they commit unethical conduct, they will be punished. Another consideration for organizing the exam is for the transfer of knowledge. After securing PERADI’s recommendation, the foreign advocates are required to transfer their knowledge to junior Indonesian advocates.
“So far, we haven’t felt the benefit from their existence here,” said Hasanuddin.
(hot/kc)
Happy Rayna Stephany, Yanuar Pribadhie
The Indonesian Advocates Association (PERADI) has held the very first bar exam for foreign lawyers in Indonesia. The exam evoked various comments and impressions from participants. Some felt nervous, others were surprised by the questions. Anna Alfaro Manurung, a foreign lawyer from Adnan Kelana Haryanto & Hermanto, admitted that she was a bit nervous before taking the exam.
“This is my first time to take an exam in Indonesia so, yeah, I was nervous,” said Anna last Thursday.
However, after the test, Anna commented she felt more confident. She said a seminar organized by PERADI prior to the exam helped her a lot. The seminar addressed issues related to the functions and roles of the bar association and code of ethics.
“The seminar helped me clarify some concepts that I was yet to understand,” said Anna.
Anna admitted that some questions were tricky. She felt that most of the questions were written in a complicating manner and required in-depth analysis.
“Anyway, the questions were fair enough,” said Anna.
Almira Moronne, another exam participant, revealed that there were also essay questions in the exam. The participants were required to pick one question from two. Almira picked the question regarding the most important motivation, intention, and willingness to join PERADI.
“Harus pikir-pikir sekali (I had to rack my brain to answer that),” Almira said in Bahasa Indonesia.
To make sure there was sufficient time for the essay questions, the organizer decided to give an extra 30 minutes to complete the exam. As a result, the exam finished later than scheduled. However, according to Yulita Dyah Prabudiningrum, one of the organizers, the extension was informed to the participants before the exam started.
Regarding the language used in the exam, Yulita explained that for now, the exam was in English despite PERADI requiring foreign counsel to be able to speak Bahasa Indonesia.
“This is the first time the exam took place, so for now we are tolerating the language issue. But maybe for the next exam, we will consider using Bahasa Indonesia,” said Yulita.
Hasanuddin Nasution, Secretary General of PERADI, explained that the bar exam for foreign lawyers was part of the requirement under Article 23 of Law No. 18 of 2003 on Advocates necessitating foreign lawyers to secure a recommendation from the bar association. This recommendation is used by the Government to grant licenses to foreign advocates.
Hasanuddin hopes that foreign lawyers will come to better understand the code of ethics and prevailing laws in Indonesia. As a result, if they commit unethical conduct, they will be punished. Another consideration for organizing the exam is for the transfer of knowledge. After securing PERADI’s recommendation, the foreign advocates are required to transfer their knowledge to junior Indonesian advocates.
“So far, we haven’t felt the benefit from their existence here,” said Hasanuddin.
(hot/kc)