Overview
- The court in Weimar dismissed the AfD state caucus lawsuit and upheld the clause allowing denial of the juristic preparatory service to those who act against the free democratic basic order.
- The panel found the rule compatible with the state constitution because it preserves the functioning of the administration of justice and confidence in the judiciary.
- Exclusion may only follow anti-constitutional conduct of real weight, and party membership alone generally does not warrant refusal.
- The decision tracks an October 2024 Federal Administrative Court precedent holding that trainee lawyers can be barred if they work against core constitutional values.
- Reporting indicates the clause can also hinder entry into the broader legal profession, potentially affecting admission to practice as a lawyer.