The position is very similar to that of Sweden. The legal profession is unified - no distinction is drawn between lawyers undertaking different areas of work. Only members of Finnish Bar Association can use the title. However it is not necessary to be member of the F.B.A. to carry on legal practice in Finland.
Membership merely shows public that the lawyer meets high standards.
There are roughly 12,500 lawyers in Finland. The intending lawyer will have to complete a law degree and follow a professional training .