Practical training
Case files, notices, claims records, information requests and reports.
SRO rules apply
The selected SRO governs the internship process and recognition of its result.
No transfer of authority
The court-appointed administrator remains responsible for statutory functions.
Typical assistant tasks
| Area | Examples | Boundary |
|---|---|---|
| Case documents | Draft information requests, notices, applications and reports | The administrator makes the procedural decision |
| Creditors | Organise claims, correspondence and meeting materials | Maintaining the claims register requires a proper legal basis |
| Assets | Collect information and prepare inventory or auction documents | Authority over assets does not pass to the assistant |
| Public notices | Prepare Fedresurs and other mandatory disclosures | The administrator remains responsible for accuracy and timing |
| Litigation support | Review files and prepare draft arguments | Representation requires separate valid authority |
How the internship works
Article 20.1 of Law No. 127‑FZ assigns organisation of the assistant internship to an SRO. Federal standards and the SRO’s own professional rules govern the process. Application requirements, supervisor appointment, training plan, records and final recognition must therefore be checked with the particular SRO.
For later membership, Article 20 currently requires at least two years of internship as an assistant in bankruptcy cases, unless the SRO prescribes a longer period. This stage does not replace qualifying managerial experience or the theoretical examination.
Choosing an internship
- Identify the SRO you intend to join and obtain its current rules.
- Verify the prospective supervisor’s status and experience.
- Clarify the legal arrangement, plan, duration, reporting and recognition criteria.
- Seek exposure to several real procedure stages without breaching confidentiality.
- Keep task records and supporting documents throughout the internship.
- Obtain the final document in the form recognised by the chosen SRO.
Employment and responsibility
An assistant may be an employee or work under another lawful arrangement; the correct form depends on the documents and the actual relationship. Russian insolvency legislation does not guarantee a fixed salary or employment after the internship.
An administrator may engage specialists, but Article 20.3(5) prohibits transferring statutory powers to them. A signature, filing or court appearance by an assistant therefore requires its own proper legal authority and must stay within that authority.
For the complete qualification route, read how to become a Russian insolvency administrator. The separate roles and duties guide explains the administrator’s own position.
Frequently asked questions
Is higher education required before starting?
Check the specific SRO’s internship rules; higher education is mandatory for eventual membership.
Must the internship be paid?
The insolvency statute does not guarantee payment; the arrangement determines the terms.
Can the two-year period be reduced?
The current Article 20 sets a minimum of two years and permits SRO rules to require a longer period.
Can an assistant sign the administrator’s report?
The appointed administrator submits the statutory report; drafting assistance does not change that responsibility.
Does any work for an administrator count?
No. It must comply with the internship rules and be recognised by the SRO.
Official legal sources
Need to check an internship arrangement?
We can compare the SRO rules, documents and proposed work boundaries before the internship starts or is assessed.
Initial consultation