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What is required for admission to legal practice?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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 significance of the duty to disclose for an applicant?
What is the subject of the case FRUGTNIET v. BOARD OF EXAMINERS?
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?
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 is the duty of disclosure mentioned in the case?
What was the Board of Examiners' decision regarding FRUGTNIET's admission to legal practice?
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?
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?
What type of hearing is conducted in an appeal under Section 342 of the Legal Practice Act 1996?
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Admission to Legal Practice Requirements
Admission to Legal Practice Requirements
Full disclosure of all matters relevant to fitness for legal practice.
Pro-forma Affidavit Emphasis
Pro-forma Affidavit Emphasis
Highlights the depth and breadth needed for information disclosure.
Application Deferral Reason
Application Deferral Reason
Insufficient information about disclosed charges led to the deferral.
Applicant Fine Reason
Applicant Fine Reason
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Application Deferral Date
Application Deferral Date
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Duty of Disclosure Significance
Duty of Disclosure Significance
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FRUGTNIET v. BOARD Case Subject
FRUGTNIET v. BOARD Case Subject
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Appeal Governing Act
Appeal Governing Act
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Duty of Disclosure (case)
Duty of Disclosure (case)
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Board's Decision in FRUGTNIET Case
Board's Decision in FRUGTNIET Case
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Admission Rules in Victoria
Admission Rules in Victoria
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Section 342 Hearing Type
Section 342 Hearing Type
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