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?

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

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

    <p>17th September 2001</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To disclose all matters that might affect fitness for admission</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Admission to legal practice in Victoria</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Legal Practice Act 1996</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the duty of disclosure mentioned in the case?

    <p>Full disclosure of every relevant matter</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Declined to find the applicant fit and proper</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Legal Practice (Admission) Rules 1999</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Hearing de novo</p> Signup and view all the answers

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