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Recognition of UOL external LLB for practise as a lawyer in Australia
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law1981 
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Recognition of UOL external LLB for practise as a lawyer in Australia
Hi all,Thu Jun 12, 2008 09:02 AM I am currently 27 years old and am a Malaysian currently residing in Singapore. I had recently graduated with a Second Class Upper Division Honours degree in Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Management from the University of Manchester in United Kingdom. I am considering to study for another degree and am interested to study law and practise as a lawyer. In addition, I hope to migrate to Australia (and in particluar Western Australia). With reference to the subject, I have some queries which require the kind assistance and advice of the forummers here. May I please ask if the external degree in Bachelor of Laws (external LLB) awarded by University of London (UOL) from United Kingdom (UK) is recognised by the Legal Practise Board of Western Australia (LPBWA) for practice as a lawyer in Western Australia (WA)? Taking into consideration the above query, as I had completed a degree, I will be eligible for the graduate entry route of the UOL external LLB and will be able to complete the mentioned degree in two years. Will the LPBWA recognise the graduate (2 years duration) UOL external LLB for the purpose of practising as a lawyer in Australia (in particluar, the LPBWA)? Are there any prerequisite requirements or conditions (class of honours degree obtained, minimum number of years of study, etc) which have to be satisfied before the UOL external LLB is recognised for practice as a lawyer by Australia or the LPBWA? If the UOL external LLB is recognised, how is the typical procedure like for such a graduate who wishes to practise as a lawyer in Australia? May I please request for further details and information regarding these issues? Thanks alot for all the assistance and advice. |
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Recognition of UOL external LLB for practise as a lawyer in Australia
Hi all, can anyone help please? Thanks alot.
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GregoryXu  Joined: 25 Jan 2007 Posts: 94 |
Recognition of UOL external LLB for practise as a lawyer in Australia
Hi there,Fri Jun 13, 2008 12:01 PM I have attempted to address your questions based on my own knowledge/opinion: --- Hi all, I am currently 27 years old and am a Malaysian currently residing in Singapore. I had recently graduated with a Second Class Upper Division Honours degree in Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Management from the University of Manchester in United Kingdom. I am considering to study for another degree and am interested to study law and practise as a lawyer. In addition, I hope to migrate to Australia (and in particluar Western Australia). With reference to the subject, I have some queries which require the kind assistance and advice of the forummers here. May I please ask if the external degree in Bachelor of Laws (external LLB) awarded by University of London (UOL) from United Kingdom (UK) is recognised by the Legal Practise Board of Western Australia (LPBWA) for practice as a lawyer in Western Australia (WA)? AS FAR AS I AM AWARE, AUSTRALIA DOES NOT HAVE ANY PROHIBITIONS ON EXTERNAL LLB COURSES. IT WOULD BE BEST IF YOU DOUBLE-CHECKED WITH LPAB. MY ADVICE WOULD BE LOOK AT GETTING ADMITTED INTO NSW BECAUSE WA HAS AN ARTICLES SYSTEM WHICH CANNOT BE FULFILLED UNLESS YOU WORK IN A LAW FIRM THERE. GIVEN THAT YOU ARE NOT A PR AND WILL NOT HAVE AN AUSTRALIAN LAW DEGREE YOUR CHANCES OF OBTAINING SUCH AN ARRANGEMENT WOULD BE SIGNIFICANTLY LOWERED. UPON GAINING ADMISSION INTO NSW, YOU CAN THEN APPLY FOR ADMISSION INTO UWA THROUGH MUTUAL RECOGNITION. Taking into consideration the above query, as I had completed a degree, I will be eligible for the graduate entry route of the UOL external LLB and will be able to complete the mentioned degree in two years. Will the LPBWA recognise the graduate (2 years duration) UOL external LLB for the purpose of practising as a lawyer in Australia (in particluar, the LPBWA)? AGAIN, IT IS BEST YOU DOUBLE CHECK WITH LPBWA, THEY MIGHT HAVE EXPERIENCE IN EVALUATING QUALIFICATIONS. MOST UK GRADUATES ARE REQUIRED TO UNDERTAKE AUSTRALIAN CONSTITUTIONAL LAW AND ADMINISTRATIVE LAW. HOWEVER, IF YOU ARE ON A STUDENT VISA, YOU MIGHT BE REQUIRED TO UNDERTAKE ELECTIVES OR SUPERFLUOUS COURSES TO SATISFY YOUR VISA CONDITIONS. UPON UNDERTAKING THESE 'ACADEMIC' COURSES, YOU WILL THEN HAVE TO UNDERTAKE A 'PRACTICAL' PROGRAM TERMED PLT IN AUSTRALIA. ALTERNATIVELY, YOU CAN SATISFY THIS REQUIREMENT BY WORKING IN A LAW FIRM'S ARTICLES PROGRAM - THE LATTER IS HIGHLY COMPETITIVE GIVEN THAT THERE IS NO SHORTAGE OF LAW GRADUATES IN AUSTRALIA. Are there any prerequisite requirements or conditions (class of honours degree obtained, minimum number of years of study, etc) which have to be satisfied before the UOL external LLB is recognised for practice as a lawyer by Australia or the LPBWA? IN GENERAL, THE ANSWER IS NO. IF I AM NOT WRONG, PRIESTLEY REQUIREMENTS STIPULATES THAT LAW GRADUATES MUST HAVE COMPLETED 3-YEARS EQUIVALENT OF LAW STUDIES. AS SUCH, A 'GRADUATE' 2-YEAR ENTRY EXTERNAL LLB MIGHT FALL SHORT OF THE REQUIREMENT BY 1 YEAR. HOWEVER, DO DOUBLE-CHECK THIS. If the UOL external LLB is recognised, how is the typical procedure like for such a graduate who wishes to practise as a lawyer in Australia? AS MENTIONED UPON, COMPLETE THE REQUIRED 'ACADEMIC' COURSES WITH LLB/JD STUDENTS IN AUSTRALIA. THEREAFTER, FULFILL YOUR 'PRACTICAL' REQUIREMENTS THROUGH EITHER (1) A PRACTICAL LEGAL TRAINING COURSE (WHICH IS NOT AVAILABLE IF YOU WANT TO BE ADMITTED DIRECTLY INTO WA); (2) AN ARTICLES OF CLERKSHIP WITH A LAW FIRM HAS SUCH A PROGRAM. May I please request for further details and information regarding these issues? Thanks alot for all the assistance and advice. I HOPE THAT THIS GENERAL REPLY HELPS, DO DOUBLE-CHECK! Cheers Greg |
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