17Prerequisites for compliance certificates

17 Prerequisites for compliance certificates

17 Prerequisites for compliance certificates

(1) The prerequisites for the issue of a compliance certificate in respect of a person are that he or she—

(a) has attained the academic qualifications specified under the Admission Rules for the purposes of this section (the specified academic qualifications prerequisite); and

(b) has satisfactorily completed the practical legal training requirements specified in the Admission Rules for the purposes of this section (the specified practical legal training prerequisite); and

(c) is a fit and proper person to be admitted to the Australian legal profession.

(2) In considering whether a person is a fit and proper person to be admitted to the Australian legal profession—

(a) the designated local regulatory authority may have regard to any matter relevant to the person’s eligibility or suitability for admission, however the matter comes to its attention; and

(b) the designated local regulatory authority must have regard to the matters specified in the Admission Rules for the purposes of this section.