Supreme Court of Victoria Case Study

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What is required for admission to legal practice?

Passing a specific exam administered by the Board of Examiners

Having a relative who is already a practicing lawyer

Paying a substantial admission fee

Disclosure of all matters relevant to fitness for admission (correct)

What is emphasized by the words chosen in the pro-forma affidavit?

Depth and breadth of information needed (correct)

Simplicity of the disclosure process

Exemption from disclosing criminal charges

No need to disclose any past events

What led to the deferral of the applicant's application by the Board of Examiners?

Insufficient information provided about disclosed charges (correct)

Being related to someone already in legal practice

Failure to pay the admission fee

Lack of necessary qualifications

What was the charge that led to the applicant being fined $1000 without conviction?

Obtaining property by deception related to selling 'blacklisted' airline tickets Signup and view all the answers

When did the Board of Examiners defer consideration of the applicant's application?

17th September 2001 Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the duty to disclose for an applicant?

To disclose all matters that might affect fitness for admission Signup and view all the answers

What is the subject of the case FRUGTNIET v. BOARD OF EXAMINERS?

Admission to legal practice in Victoria Signup and view all the answers

Under what Act is the appeal in FRUGTNIET v. BOARD OF EXAMINERS being conducted?

Legal Practice Act 1996 Signup and view all the answers

What is the duty of disclosure mentioned in the case?

Full disclosure of every relevant matter Signup and view all the answers

What was the Board of Examiners' decision regarding FRUGTNIET's admission to legal practice?

Declined to find the applicant fit and proper Signup and view all the answers

Which Rules govern the admission to legal practice in Victoria according to the text?

Legal Practice (Admission) Rules 1999 Signup and view all the answers

What type of hearing is conducted in an appeal under Section 342 of the Legal Practice Act 1996?

Hearing de novo Signup and view all the answers

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Questions and Answers

What is required for admission to legal practice?

What is emphasized by the words chosen in the pro-forma affidavit?

What led to the deferral of the applicant's application by the Board of Examiners?

What was the charge that led to the applicant being fined $1000 without conviction?

When did the Board of Examiners defer consideration of the applicant's application?

What is the significance of the duty to disclose for an applicant?

What is the subject of the case FRUGTNIET v. BOARD OF EXAMINERS?

Under what Act is the appeal in FRUGTNIET v. BOARD OF EXAMINERS being conducted?

What is the duty of disclosure mentioned in the case?

What was the Board of Examiners' decision regarding FRUGTNIET's admission to legal practice?

Which Rules govern the admission to legal practice in Victoria according to the text?

What type of hearing is conducted in an appeal under Section 342 of the Legal Practice Act 1996?

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