Victorian Consolidated Regulations

LEGAL PRACTICE (ADMISSION) RULES 1999 - SECT 3.18.

Approval of articles by Board of Examiners

3.18. Approval of articles by Board of Examiners



(1) The Board of Examiners, after consideration of the articles, affidavit and
any evidence and other information-

   (a)  must approve the articles if the Board is satisfied that-

   (i)  the Principal is able to provide the applicant with proper training;
        and

   (ii) the Principal is qualified to enter into articles; and

   (iii) the articles comply with these Rules and have been properly executed
        by the parties;

   (b)  may refuse to approve the articles if the Board is not satisfied of
        the matters in paragraph (a).

(2) If the Board is not satisfied that the articles comply with these Rules or
have been properly executed, the Board may give leave to the applicant to
withdraw and re-submit the articles, within the period specified by the Board,
incorporating any amendments necessary for compliance with these Rules.

(3) If the Board gives leave under subrule (2), the Board may approve the
amended articles, on production of them within the specified period, together
with an affidavit verifying the making of amendments.

(4) If the Board of Examiners approves the amended articles under subrule (3),
any service under the articles before approval is to be considered service
under articles for the purpose of these Rules.

(5) If the Board approves articles, it must certify the approval in the manner
it determines.