14Directions by Board

14 Directions by Board (1) In considering the application, the Board must ensure the qualifications, training and experience required of the applicant equate as closely as is reasonably practicable with those required of a local applicant. (2) After considering the application, the Board may: (a) refuse to give a direction if the overseas applicant has made a similar application or applied for admission in another jurisdiction; or (b) give one of the following directions: (i) the applicant is required to obtain further practical legal training or experience or further academic qualifications (or both) as specified by the Board; (ii) the applicant may make an application for admission. (3) When giving a direction under subrule (2)(b), the Board may exempt the applicant from the requirements of: (a) section 29(1)(b) of the Act to the extent the applicant has engaged in relevant studies in the foreign country to the satisfaction of the Board; and (b) section 29(1)(c) of the Act to the extent the applicant has completed a period of relevant service with a government department or other government agency to the satisfaction of the Board. Example for subrule (3)(b) Relevant service includes service in courts administration. (4) If the Board gives a direction that the applicant may apply for admission, the Board must give the applicant directions about: (a) the affidavit; and (b) any documents the applicant is required to give to the Court with the application.