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Certified Judicial Scrivener (Korea)

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A Certified Judicial Scrivener (법무사) prepares legal documents and represents clients in property and corporate registration under the Certified Judicial Scriveners Act; the Supreme Court administers the exam.

Contents

1. Exam
2. Work
3. FAQ
4. References

Exam

Stage 1 typically covers constitutional, commercial, civil and registration law (multiple choice); Stage 2 covers civil and criminal law and procedure and registration forms (written). A set number is selected each year. Exam details change; always check the administering body's current notice.

Work

Property and corporate registration, deposits and legal document drafting. Compare with Administrative Agent.

FAQ

How is it different from a lawyer?: Scriveners draft documents and handle registrations; litigation representation is generally for lawyers.
Is there an eligibility limit?: Generally no education limit.

Sources reviewed: 2026-10-26

References

대한민국 법원 법무사 시험. https://exam.scourt.go.kr
법무사법, 국가법령정보센터. https://www.law.go.kr
부동산등기법, 국가법령정보센터. https://www.law.go.kr

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