This article provides a comprehensive analysis of the procedure for the internship of trainee advocates, considering both theoretical and practical aspects. It examines the legal status of trainee advocates within the national legislation, as well as their role and significance in the professional training of specialists entering the advocacy profession.
Furthermore, the article thoroughly addresses pressing issues related to enhancing the effectiveness of professional preparation during the internship process, including the organization of the internship, working conditions of trainees, and evaluation criteria. The experience of foreign countries, particularly European nations and those within the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), is studied from a comparative legal perspective to identify advanced features of their internship institutions. Based on this experience, scientifically grounded recommendations have been developed to improve the national legal system.