The Court held that the challenged provisions of Law No 83/2013 do not violate Article 15 of the Constitution. The transitional exemption for advocates and judicial defenders with six years of experience was a legitimate legislative choice to address those already practicing under the old law, and judges and prosecutors were not similarly situated. The requirement to pass a test for admission to the Bar Association is justified by the specialized nature of the legal profession and does not constitute unequal treatment, as different professions may be subject to different entry requirements ba…