In Romania, membership in bar associations is mandatory for practicing.
Bucharest Bar was founded on 30 September 1831 and reorganized on 24 June 1865 following the adoption of the first law in Romania regulating the "body of lawyers" (December 1864), Bar Bucharest (Ilfov Bar, as originally called) was the nucleus around which the legal practice has been developed in Romania.
Throughout its history, the Bucharest Bar has undergone several stages of development: Currently (term 2023-2027):[1] Bucharest Bar is run by a Council composed of 17 members / counsels, led by the Dean and two Deputy Deans.
The current Council of Bucharest Bar is elected for the mandate 2023-2027.
It also develops cooperation with the American Bar Association.