SRA Handbook

Qualification gained in another jurisdiction

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Regulation 5: Qualification gained in another jurisdiction

5.1

You may apply for a qualification to exercise rights of audience in all proceedings in the higher courts if you are a qualified lawyer in any comparable jurisdiction or a jurisdiction listed in Article 1 of the Establishment Directive.

5.2

Each application will be considered by us on its merits and we may require you to undertake such steps as we may specify in order to gain the qualification.