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Practising Certificate (Barrister) - Australian Capital Territory

Description

You will need this practising certificate if you intend to principally practice as a barrister in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT). Barristers are sole practitioners and specialise in court work. A barrister's practising certificate is an Australian practising certificate but with an additional condition allowing the holder to act as a barrister.

You do not need to apply for this certificate if you already have a barrister's practising certificate and your principal place of practice is another Australian state or territory.

Service type

Licence

A licence defines the need to obtain recognition / certification and registration to undertake a certain business activity.

Eligibility requirements

To be eligible for this certificate you must:

  • be a fit and proper person
  • be admitted as a lawyer to the Supreme Court of the Australian Capital Territory or in another Australian state or territory
  • pass the New South Wales bar exam (this is the only recognised exam in the ACT)
  • complete the 12-month reading program
  • have the required professional indemnity insurance.

Fees

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Fees are listed on the attached document.

Act(s) name

Legal Profession Act 2006 Australian Capital Territory

Additional information

The New South Wales bar exam is offered twice a year.

If you are a legal practitioner from New Zealand, you can apply to have your qualifications recognised in the ACT.

Administering agency

ACT Bar Association

Contact details

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