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Lawyers and Conveyancers Act 2006

Admission and enrolment of barristers and solicitors - Admission of barristers and solicitors

52: Admission

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"Becoming a Barrister and Solicitor: How to Get Admitted"

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You want to become a barrister and solicitor. You must apply to the High Court if you think you are qualified under section 49(2) or (3). The High Court will check if you are qualified and if you have taken a special oath. You must say “I, AB, swear that I will truly and honestly conduct myself in the practice of a barrister and solicitor according to the best of my knowledge and ability.” If the High Court is satisfied, they will make an order to admit you as a barrister and solicitor. You can also apply if you are qualified under section 49(4). The High Court must be satisfied you are qualified under section 49(4) to admit you. Some other laws, like sections 20 to 28 of the Trans-Tasman Mutual Recognition Act 1997, still apply. These laws do not change because of this provision.

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Admission of barristers and solicitors

52Admission

  1. A candidate seeking admission on the ground that he or she is qualified under section 49(2) or (3) must apply to the High Court in accordance with this Act and with any rules made under this Act.

  2. The High Court must make an order admitting the candidate as a barrister and solicitor of the High Court if—

  3. the High Court is satisfied that the candidate is qualified for admission under section 49(2) or (3); and
    1. the candidate has taken the following oath:“I, AB, swear that I will truly and honestly conduct myself in the practice of a barrister and solicitor according to the best of my knowledge and ability.”

      1. A candidate seeking admission on the ground that he or she is qualified under section 49(4) must apply to the High Court.

      2. The High Court must make an order admitting the candidate as a barrister and solicitor of the High Court if the High Court is satisfied that the candidate is qualified for admission under section 49(4).

      3. Nothing in subsection (4) or section 49(4) limits the provisions of sections 20 to 28 of the Trans-Tasman Mutual Recognition Act 1997.

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