discharged bankrupt become a solicitor?

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admin Conveyancing 2010-06-01

can someone that was formerly bankrupt – now discharged… become a solicitor – study law and then be admitted to practice in Aus?

goldendragon168 @ 2010-06-01 20:07

You will have to contact the Law Society in your state. I know in Queensland you can’t become a legal practitioner if you’ve been declared bankrupt. The relevant legislation in Queensland is the ‘legal profession act’
slimick @ 2010-06-01 20:07

We’re mostly Yanks on this board…you might want to call a legal society in Australia to get a correct answer on this…I would assume that this would not be an issue though.
Joseph G @ 2010-06-01 20:07

Solicitors
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Contact Law Society of the ACT 11 London Circuit Canberra City Act 2600 tel. (02) 6247-5700
Law Society of New South Wales
Northern Territory Law Society
Queensland Law Society
The Law Society of South Australia
The Law Society of Tasmania
Law Institute of Victoria
Legal Practice Board of Western Australia
Contact these organizations for information on becoming a solicitor or the ITSA website FAQs on bankruptcy.

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