TERMS OF SERVICE

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Legal Disclaimer: Internal Conflict Prohibition

At Advocates.International, we are a Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) comprised of independent Partners united under one professional and ethical standard. As a condition of engagement and ongoing affiliation, no client or user may engage any Partner of Advocates.International in a matter that involves, targets, or is in conflict with another Partner or the firm itself.

This internal conflict prohibition is absolute. Despite our LLP structure, Advocates.International operates as a unified agency, and we do not act against our own firm, Partners, or affiliates under any circumstances. Any attempt to circumvent this policy may result in immediate termination of services and forfeiture of any applicable agreements or retainers.

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in respecting the integrity of our network.

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Ordinance Title:
The Global Authorization and Membership Ordinance for Legal and Advocacy Services

Enacted by:
The Governing Council of Advocates.International

Date of Enactment:
10 June 2025

WHEREAS the evolution of global access to justice and cross-border legal assistance demands a unified and non-restrictive approach to legal and non-legal advocacy;

AND WHEREAS Advocates.International was founded to enable individuals worldwide to provide advocacy, legal support, and justice-related services without the constraint of national jurisdictional barriers;

NOW THEREFORE, this Ordinance is enacted to authorize, regulate, and support the practice of both lawyer and non-lawyer advocacy services internationally under the auspices of Advocates.International.

• Advocates.International – A global, non-governmental body overseeing the credentialing, regulation, and recognition of both lawyer and non-lawyer advocates.
   
• Advocate – Any individual licensed by Advocates.International to practice under this Ordinance.
   
• Non-lawyer advocacy services – Services such as mediation, legal consultation, document drafting, international compliance support, and advocacy in non-court forums.
   
• Lawyer advocacy services – Services rendered by qualified legal professionals including legal representation, consultation, and jurisdiction-specific services in accordance with national legal standards.
   
• Member – Any individual registered with Advocates.International who has paid the required annual membership fee.
   
• Partner Licence – The designation awarded to individuals certified as full advocates under Advocates.International’s licensing standards.
   

1. Full Global Authorization:
   Advocates.International and its certified members are hereby authorized to practice both lawyer and non-lawyer advocacy services globally, notwithstanding jurisdictional restrictions, where local laws do not expressly prohibit such services.
    
2. Cross-Border Operations:
   This Ordinance affirms the right of members to operate in multiple jurisdictions, subject to:
    
   • Compliance with local unauthorized practice of law (UPL) laws.
      
   • Declaration that membership is not equivalent to national bar admission.
      

1. Open Membership:
   Paralegals, lawyers, and independent advocates may apply for membership with Advocates.International regardless of their firm, jurisdiction, or affiliation.
    
2. Course Fee Waiver:
   Applicants who are currently certified lawyers or paralegals may waive the course/training fee, but are required to pay the annual membership fee to be considered active.
    
3. Voluntary Participation Notice:
   All lawyers and paralegals acknowledge that:
    
   • Their affiliation with Advocates.International is entirely voluntary;
      
   • Participation is at their own professional risk;
      
   • Their existing licensure is unaffected by their membership status with Advocates.International.
      

1. Only paid members are eligible for public listing on the Advocates.International website.
    
2. Members may choose to appear:
    
   • With first name, full name, or anonymously.
      

1. All listed members shall be identified by a unique serial, registration, or license number issued upon activation.
    

This document certifies the following:

The individual named herein, having met all the qualifications and requirements set out in the Advocates.International by-laws made thereunder for the issuance of a Partner licence, is therefore entitled to practice as an Advocate for the period of one (1) year from the date of issuance, subject to renewal thereafter.
 

This license affirms recognition to practice both lawyer and non-lawyer advocacy services globally under the jurisdiction of Advocates.International, in line with international norms and subject to any national limitations expressly stated in law.

1. The Partner Licence is valid for one (1) calendar year.
    
2. Renewal is available upon:
    
   • Confirmation of continued good standing;
      
   • Payment of annual dues;
      
   • Completion of any required continuing education (if applicable).
      

1. Supersession Clause:
   This Ordinance takes precedence over any conflicting policy previously issued by Advocates.International.
    
2. Governing Body:
   All matters arising under this Ordinance shall be governed by the Governing Council of Advocates.International, whose decisions shall be final unless otherwise challenged through an appeal under the organization's charter.
    
3. Amendments:
   This Ordinance may be amended by a supermajority vote of the Governing Council with 30 days’ notice to all active members.
    

The Governing Council of Advocates.International
Date: 10 June 2025
Location: International Secretariat