Becoming a lawyer in Spain 2025: bar exam, MAAP master’s and new EGAE 2021
To practice law in Spain you need the Legal Practice Master’s (MAAP) and to pass the Ministry of Justice bar exam. We analyse the new EGAE 2021, exam content, pass rates and how to prepare with Lexiel.
Two-phase access since Law 34/2006
MAAP (60 ECTS + 30 ECTS practical placement) + Ministry of Justice bar exam (75 multiple-choice questions, 3 hours, 60% pass mark, 55-70% historical pass rate).
Exam content: Deontology (20%), Civil procedure (20%), Criminal procedure (20%), Labour/administrative procedure (20%), substantive law (20%).
New EGAE 2021 (RD 135/2021): Digital practice recognition, free choice of Bar Association, formal specialisation certification, max €480 enrolment fee.
Lexiel preparation: 99.3% accuracy on official practice exam simulations (150 questions, March 2026). Instant verified access to EGAE, CDAE and all procedural law.
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