Cameroon Bar Association

Created in 1972 by Law N 72/LF/5 of May 23, 1972 organizing the profession of Lawyer, the Cameroon Bar Association whose headquarters, still in Yaounde, is today at Avenue Charles ATANGANA behind Mess des Officiers OLEZOA, has undergone several modifications. It operates today under Law N 90/059 of December 19, 1990 organizing the profession of lawyer. This textual evolution was naturally accompanied by the functional evolution. Thus, the conditions of access have evolved with the substitution of the authorization by Presidential Decree to the institution of examinations of entry into training and aptitude to the profession, without forgetting the oath so dear to the profession which, from I swear not to say or publish anything as a defender or counsel, contrary to the laws, regulations, I swear not to say or publish anything as a lawyer or counsel that is contrary to the laws, regulations, good morals, State security and public peace, and never to deviate from the respect due to t...