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During the registration process, you will be required to verify that the individual or organization is connected to the legal industry, such as being a law firm or holding the status of a lawyer.
Does possessing a diploma in legal education grant one the authority to access this area?
In order to be able to register and maintain registration of a .LAW domain name, the registrant must be a qualified lawyer. For the purpose of this Eligibility Policy, a qualified lawyer is defined as a professional who has obtained a license to practice law from the legal services regulator in their respective jurisdiction.
Furthermore, a qualified lawyer must be easily identifiable as a currently licensed practitioner by being listed in a public registry maintained by the appropriate legal regulator.
MMX Company, the administrator of the .LAW and .ABOGADO ("advocate" in Spanish) domain zones, has announced a simplified registration process for these domains. However, it is important to note that only lawyers and organizations related to law can register in these domain zones, and each user's information is thoroughly checked to ensure the legitimacy of the registrant. These domain zones are marketed as places where clients can locate professional lawyers and be protected from potential scams.
Despite this, there are currently very few domains registered in these zones: 11.3 thousand in the .law zone and 325 in the .abogado zone. One reason could be that two additional data fields are required in addition to the standard Whois data, which prove the applicant is a professional lawyer. However, many companies do not offer registration services in .law and .abogado because installing the special software necessary to include these two fields is challenging. Therefore, MMX has decided to remove these two fields and verify domain ownership based solely on Whois data.
While possessing a diploma in legal education is an important qualification, it does not automatically grant authority to access the .LAW domain. The registration process for this domain zone requires verification that the individual or organization is connected to the legal industry, such as being a law firm or holding the status of a lawyer.
In addition to a legal education diploma, applicants for a .LAW domain must demonstrate their connection and involvement in the legal industry. This could include providing dоcumentation such as a bar license, professional association membership, or other credentials that establish their status as a legal professional or entity.
The verification process for the .LAW domain is designed to ensure that only those with legitimate connections to the legal industry can obtain and use this specialized domain extension. This helps maintain the integrity and relevance of the .LAW domain, making it a trusted namespace for legal professionals and organizations. Therefore, while a diploma in legal education is valuable, it is just one aspect of the broader criteria for accessing the .LAW domain.
No, merely possessing a diploma in legal education (such as a Juris Doctor or equivalent degree) does not automatically grant authority or eligibility to register a .law domain. Holding a law-related diploma demonstrates educational qualification but does not confer the status of a licensed lawyer (which requires passing a bar exam, meeting ethical standards, and often ongoing certifications). Access is reserved for those actively practicing in or officially linked to the legal field to prevent misuse.
If you're seeking to register a .law domain, I recommend checking the official registrar's guidelines (e.g., via Minds + Machines or accredited registrars like GoDaddy or NameCheap) for specific verification steps and potential exceptions based on your jurisdiction.