Requirements to become a lawyer (Australia)

Australia

The system is similar to the British system
Each state or territory have its own admission criteria; it is important to refer to the admission criteria specified by each state and territory
A bachelor’s degree in law (LL.B) is required to practice law. For those who studied another subject area other than law, a JD degree is required.
Each state or territory has a Legal Admissions Board. These boards have approved Practical Legal Training (‘PLT”) courses , and certify Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice
To obtain a Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice is obtained once the candidate has completed supervised legal practice up to 80 days
After completion of 18 to 24 months of supervised practice, then candidates can apply to the Law Society for a Practicing Certificate
Once the candidates qualify as a solicitor, they can further their education to become a barrister
Must gain entry to the Bar Readers’ Course by taking the Bar Exam and then pass the course

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