JulietS Posted July 23, 2008 Report Share Posted July 23, 2008 Hi all,Introduction time for me. We have been thinking about emigrating to OZ for a while but have made the final decision a few weeks ago. Now the process starts!If there are any attorneys out there, please assist me, I have a few questions.I am doing my LLB degree with Unisa, and should hopefully be finished with the degree when we leave SA. I now want to know:1. My articles will be done in September 2008, so this should not be a problem;2. Do I have to write the admittance exam before we leave, or should the degree and finished articles be in order?3. I know there are a few subjects that I have to do in OZ regarding their administrative law ect.Then, will I be able to stay at home for a while, until the kids go off to school, or should I look for a job as soon as possible and then later apply?Thank you for a great forum, it has been very helpful to us in gathering information! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ready2go Posted July 23, 2008 Report Share Posted July 23, 2008 Hi Rusty and welcome to the forum. Cant help with your questions, but im sure its just a matter of time before someone has all the answers you are looking for.Good luck with all your immigration plans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Narms Posted July 23, 2008 Report Share Posted July 23, 2008 Hi RustyWelcome to the forum.Cant help but though i would just say welcome and good luck with your plansNarms Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JanCPT Posted July 23, 2008 Report Share Posted July 23, 2008 speak to Virbees, he's just finished the aussie conversion examsCheersJan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JulietS Posted July 27, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 27, 2008 speak to Virbees, he's just finished the aussie conversion examsCheersJanThanks Jan, I appreciate the help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ajay Posted July 28, 2008 Report Share Posted July 28, 2008 Hi there and welcome! We have quite a few legal beagles on the site, so you should get some info. Also, PM Pippa - she has some contacts in the legal industry as well and will be able to advise you.Hope to see you around and watch your progress towards getting over here!CheersAjay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JulietS Posted July 29, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2008 Hi there and welcome! We have quite a few legal beagles on the site, so you should get some info. Also, PM Pippa - she has some contacts in the legal industry as well and will be able to advise you.Hope to see you around and watch your progress towards getting over here!CheersAjayThanks Ajay, I appreciate the help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllisonW Posted July 29, 2008 Report Share Posted July 29, 2008 Welcome to the forum. Cant help with the info but i am sure that someone on line will be able to help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marina van Zyl Posted August 18, 2008 Report Share Posted August 18, 2008 Hi there, welcome to the forum. I'm a lawyer and have been practising in Sydney for about 5 months now. If you have completed your articles I would recommend that you write your admissions exam and get admitted in SA before you come over here. It does make the world of difference in the amount of subject that you will need to do this side and in the job opportunities you will be able to peruse. I got admitted on the day I left SA and i able to practice as a lawyer 3 here.Please find below the link to the law society of New South Wales if you want to have a look at the requirements: http://www.lawlink.nsw.gov.au/lpabI must warn you that the LPAB (legal practitioners admissions board) is in the process of revising their requirements resulting in applicants doing more subjects than in the past. If you need more assistance please send me a message and I will try to help you.Regards,Marina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JulietS Posted September 1, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2008 Hi there, welcome to the forum. I'm a lawyer and have been practising in Sydney for about 5 months now. If you have completed your articles I would recommend that you write your admissions exam and get admitted in SA before you come over here. It does make the world of difference in the amount of subject that you will need to do this side and in the job opportunities you will be able to peruse. I got admitted on the day I left SA and i able to practice as a lawyer 3 here.Please find below the link to the law society of New South Wales if you want to have a look at the requirements: http://www.lawlink.nsw.gov.au/lpabI must warn you that the LPAB (legal practitioners admissions board) is in the process of revising their requirements resulting in applicants doing more subjects than in the past. If you need more assistance please send me a message and I will try to help you.Regards,MarinaThanks, Marina,I appreciate the help!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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