Editing Politics of Laos (section)

=== Laos Bar Association ===
As for attorneys in general, according to a 2016 article, there are 188 lawyers in Laos who are members of the Laos Bar Association. Most of the attorneys have entered the government sector and do not practice law—seldom giving thought to practicing in the private sector.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://laotiantimes.com/2016/08/25/lao-legal-market/|title=Lao Legal Market: A Gentle Awakening -|website=laotiantimes.com|date=25 August 2016 |access-date=2017-10-24}}</ref> Pursuant to the Resolution of the National Assembly No. 024 / NA (On the Adoption of the Law on Lawyers; November 9, 2016), requirements include possessing a [[Baccalaureate degree|baccalaureate]] degree, being a Laos citizen and passing an examination (separate requirements exist for foreign lawyers). While the Laos Bar Association issues certificates to graduates of the legal profession, it is the Ministry of Justice of Laos that sets the legal training standards.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2016|title=ກ່ຽວກັບການປະກາດໃຊ້ກົດໝາຍ ວ່າດ້ວຍທະນາຍຄວາມ (ສະບັບປັບປຸງ)|url=http://na.gov.la/files/laws/22Anti%20Corruption%20Law17_1_2013%20.pdf}}</ref>