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Lawyers and Conveyancers Act 2006

Restrictions on provision of legal services and conveyancing services - Conveyancing services

33: Misleading descriptions

You could also call this:

"Don't pretend to be a lawyer or conveyancer if you're not one."

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You can't use words or symbols that make people think you are qualified to do conveyancing work if you are not a lawyer or a conveyancing practitioner. You might use these words or symbols in your business or job, but it is against the law if you are not qualified. This rule does not apply in certain situations, which are explained in section 36 or section 388(3).

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Conveyancing services

33Misleading descriptions

  1. A person commits an offence who, not being a lawyer or an incorporated law firm or a conveyancing practitioner or an incorporated conveyancing firm, uses, in connection with his or her business, employment, or profession, any words, initials, abbreviations of words, symbols, or representations intended or likely to cause any other person to believe that the person is qualified to undertake conveyancing.

  2. This section is subject to the exceptions set out in section 36 or section 388(3).