LEGAL PROFESSION ADMISSION RULES 2007
10Affidavit and documents to accompany application
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10 Affidavit and documents to accompany application (1) An application for admission made by a local applicant must be accompanied by an affidavit: (a) specifying that the applicant is of good fame and character; and (b) addressing each of the other suitability matters specified in section 11(1)(b) to (m) of the Act. (2) The following documents must be annexed to the affidavit: (a) evidence of the applicant's academic qualifications; (b) a certificate that the applicant has acquired a satisfactory level of knowledge and understanding of: (i) the areas of knowledge specified in Schedule 3; or (ii) if, as part of a course approved under rule 5, the applicant has completed training in both trust and office accounting and ethics and professional responsibility –
Part 4 Admission of local lawyers Division 3 Overseas applicants Legal Profession Admission Rules 2007 6 the areas of knowledge specified in Schedule 3 except the area of ethics and professional responsibility; (c) evidence of the applicant's practical training and experience; (d) certificates of good fame and character given by at least 2 persons; (e) any other document relevant to the application.