Uniunea Avocatilor din Republica Moldova

Uniunea Avocaților din Republica Moldova (UAM) serves as the professional organization for all attorneys registered in the country's bar associations. Headquartered in Chișinău, UAM operates as a self-governing and self-financing entity, dedicated to ensuring the qualified practice of legal defense, upholding professional competence and discipline, and protecting the honor and dignity of its members. UAM's governance structure includes the Congress of Lawyers, the Council of the Union, the President of the Union, and various commissions such as those for qualification, ethics and discipline, and auditors. This organizational framework enables UAM to effectively manage the legal profession, oversee admissions, provide ongoing training, and enforce ethical standards in alignment with European norms. Committed to enhancing the legal profession, UAM collaborates with international bodies like the Council of Europe to strengthen its role in managing the legal profession, including aspects such as admission, training, ethics, and disciplinary procedures. These efforts aim to align UAM's operations with European standards and recommendations, thereby improving the quality and efficiency of legal services in Moldova.