B. APPLICATION FOR PUPILLAGE
Q.13
When should I submit my application
for commencement of pupillage?
You must apply for the
certificate of eligibility for pupillage.
Your application (Form 5, Sch.2 Barristers
(Qualification for Admission and Pupillage)
Rules) must be submitted not less than
3 weeks prior to the commencement of
your pupillage. Any period of training
undertaken during these 3 weeks would
not be counted towards your pupillage
in any event.
Back
Q.14
Who may issue the 2 letters of reference
as to my character for attachment to
Form 5?
The referees should
not be your parents or siblings and should
have personally known you for a period
of time during which they had sufficient
opportunities to judge your character.
Back
Q.15
What should be included in the letter
of reference as to my character?
There is no prescribed
content of the reference letter. However,
the referee should state the basis on
which he or she is able to attest to
the applicant’s good character.
The letter should contain the contact
details of the referee.
Back
Q.16
What should I do if the certificate
of my PCLL qualification is not issued
yet?
This is not unusual
that the formal certificate of your PCLL
qualification may not be issued by the
time of your application. For the purpose
of your application, an official written
confirmation of the passing of all the
PCLL examinations issued by the relevant
university would normally be acceptable.
Back
Q.17
I find that the wordings of Form 5
do not fully reflect my circumstances
at the time of the application (e.g.
for reasons such as the answer to Q.16
above). Could and should I alter the
wordings of the form?
Notwithstanding that,
you are advised not to alter the wordings
of Form 5 which are prescribed by the
law. Otherwise your application may be
rejected or require rectification. Either
case would cause delay. In case of doubt,
you should make enquiries before you
submit the application.
Back
Q.18
Is there an application fee for the
certificate of eligibility?
Yes, HK$250.
Back
Q.19
What happens after I have filed my
Form 5?
If your papers are
in order and upon receipt of intended
pupil master’s application, your application
will be considered by the Bar Council’s
Special Committee on Pupillage and Limited
Practice. Once approval is given, you’ll
be notified by the Bar Secretariat for
the collection of the certificate of
eligibility as well as a pupils’ information
pack.
Back
Q.20
How do I apply for continuation of
my pupillage with another pupil master?
Applications for pupillage
after the issue of the certificate of
eligibility should be made in writing
prior to the proposed commencement date
of pupillage with the particular barrister.
Do allow time for processing.
Back
|
