Number of Members: 43,000
Practising: 27,000 Non practising: 16,000
Annual Cost: Practising: 32,380 pts. Non practising: 13,880 pts.
There are some reductions depending on the age of the lawyer and the number of years of membership.
Membership is: Compulsory

Bar Profile:
The main features of the Ilustre Colegio de Abogados de Madrid are:

1. To be a dynamic, modern and socially commited organization.
2. To mantain its permanent service to justice and to the society
3. To encourage the legal education of young lawyers and their continuing professional education in the framework of lawyers ethical rules, so that newly qualified lawyers may receive a legacy of our history adapted to todays professional tasks.

Brief Historical Background
On July 15th 1596, King Philip II of Spain granted the Royal Document which established the "Ordenanzas de la Congregacioín y Hermandad de los Abogados de la Villa y Corte". This is the origin of the Ilustre Colegio de Abogados de Madrid, which on 1996 celebrated its IVth Century.

The role played by Madrid lawyers within Spanish society has resulted in a great influence not only on political but also on social and cultural matters.

The influence of the Bar Association has contributed to the genesis of other Colegios de Abogados in Spain and Iberoamerican countries.

PRACTICE REQUIREMENTS

The requirements for becoming a member of the Ilustre Colegio de Abogados de Madrid are stated in art.15 Estatuto General de la Abogacia Espanola (EGAE). The individual must:

1. be a national of one of the Member States of the European Union
2. be of age
3. have obtained the "Titulo de Licenciado en Derecho" (law degree)
4. not have any criminal record
5. pay the admission fee
6. become a member of the professional pensions fund or of the Social Security system
7. in the case of practising lawyers paying taxes, pay a registration fee. The taxes have to be paid annually, but these taxes are municipal and automatic and do not depend upon the Bar Association.

Continuing Legal Education Requirements
The Continuing Education Department offers the opportunity to all practising lawyers in Madrid to attend law courses, both general and specific. These courses are not compulsory.

Only in the case of a lawyer wishing to become a member of the Legal Aid turn system, must a lawyer obtain a number of credits which can they can do by participating in the Continuing Education Department courses.

Disciplinary Functions
The "Junta de Gobierno del Ilustre Colegio de Abogados de Madrid", which is the governing body of this Bar Association has ethical and disciplinary funtions as far as members are conerned (art.109 EGAE).

Practice by Foreign Lawyers
Permitted.

Restrictions
Permitted under the fulfilment of specific requirements of admission, either for European Union nationals or nationals of other countries.

Activities

Annual Conferences
Contact icam@icam for information.

Seminar Programme
The Study and Research Center offers different courses about most up-to-the topics and Seminars on Legals (updated every month). Contact icam@icam for information.

Journal or Newsletter
Otrosi is the name of the monthly magazine of the Bar. Boletin includes professional articles on relevant law subjects, released four times a year. Memoria is an annual brief of the Bar activities.

Other Services

• Specialized legal library with more than 60,000 books. Some of them have, in the course of history, influenced the development of the Law and the Legal Profession. Email: biblioteca@icam.es.
• Legal documentation service with the most important legal databases. Email: biblioteca@icam.es.
• Study and research centre to improve lawyers' initial education and ensure continuing vocational training.
• Medical service at the disposal of the members of our Bar. Annual cost: Practising members: 30,000 pts. Non practising members: 55,200 pts. Email: sermed@icam.es.

Employment registry, professional deontology, free legal advise, advise on professional fees, foreigners' law and advise, environmental law and international relations etc.

In addition to these services and departments, there are workgroups, which include lawyers practising in the same area: inhouse lawyers, labour law lawyers, family law lawyers. Other groups are made up of lawyers with the same leisure activities or cultural interests.

The Ilustre Colegio de Abogados de Madrid organises different celebrations for members, for example our yearly celebration on December 8th, a summer party and other events.

View Current Officers & Leadership >>

Dean
Excmo Sr. D. Luis Martõ Mingarro

Main Officers
Vicedecano y Diputado 1
Ilmo Sr. D. Jesus Castrillo Aladro

Diputado 2
Ilmo Sr. D. Isidro Diaz de Bustamante Diaz

Diputado 3
Ilmo Sr. D. Gonzalo Rodriguez Mourullo

Diputado 4
Ilmo Sr. D. Antonio Hernandez-Gil Alvarez-Cienfuegos

Diputado 5
Ilmo Sr. D. Joaquin Garcia-Romanillos Valverde

Diputado 6
Ilmo Sr. D. Ramon Pelayo Jimenez

Diputado 7
Ilma Sra. D. Ana Palacio Vallelersundi

Diputado 8
Ilma Sra Doña Carmen Fernandez De Bobadilla

Diputado 9
Ilmo Sr Don Francisco Javier Cremades Garcia

Treasurer
Ilmo Sr Don Antonio Albanes Membrillo

Accountant
Ilmo Sr Don Carlos Fernandez-Lerga Garralda

Librarian
Ilmo Sr Don Antonio Alonso-Lasheras Ruiz

Secretary
Ilmo Sr Don Hilario Hernandez Marques

Managing Director
Don Javier Rivera Sar

Contacts

Membership Enquiries
secretaria@icam.es or internacional@icam.es for lawyers from other countries

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