Victorian Consolidated Regulations

LEGAL PRACTICE (ADMISSION) RULES 1999 - SECT 4.06.

Documents in support of admission

4.06. Documents in support of admission



(1) After receiving directions under rule 4.15 and not less than 3 months (or
any lesser time determined by the Board of Examiners) before the appointed day
of Supreme Court sittings in which a qualified overseas applicant intends to
apply for admission, the applicant must-

   (a)  serve on the Secretary of the Board of Examiners notice of intention
        to apply to be admitted in the form set out in Schedule 6; and

   (b)  post a copy of the notice in the Supreme Court as designated by the
        Board.

(2) Not less than one month (or any lesser time determined by the Board of
Examiners) before the appointed day of Supreme Court sittings at which a
qualified overseas applicant intends to apply for admission, the applicant
must lodge with the Secretary of the Board of Examiners-

   (a)  if the applicant has served under articles, an affidavit by the
        applicant's Principal of service under articles in the form set out in
        Schedule 7; and

   (b)  an affidavit by the applicant in support of the application in the
        form set out in Schedule 8 to which is annexed as required-

   (i)  certificates evidencing that the applicant has obtained a degree in
        law and any other qualifications on which the applicant relies; and

   (ii) a certificate that the applicant has successfully completed the
        relevant courses of study under rule 2.01(b) in accordance with any
        requirements prescribed by these Rules in respect of the applicant;
        and

   (iii) if the applicant has completed a course of practical legal training
        under these Rules, a certificate that the applicant has completed the
        course to the satisfaction of the accredited PLT provider; and

   (iv) two affidavits as to character in the form set out in Schedule 9 each
        made by an acceptable deponent; and

   (c)  any other affidavits, certificates and information required by the
        Board of Examiners.

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