steveibk:
My people @bosslady and co, Please who knows about skill assessment for the occupation of Barrister or solicitor, trying to go through their websites but the process seems clumsy and very confusing, need to know the process and what to submit to get a positive assessment for PR..........kindly waiting for your response

Hey. I'm a lawyer too. In the same boat with you (Kinda). From my research, it appears that you can't just apply for PR, nominating Barrister or Solicitor from off-shore. First and foremost, you have to be physically present in Australia. It's not an express requirement but it's just a logical inference that I drew.

From the information on the website of LPAB (Legal Profession Admission Board) http://www.lpab.justice.nsw.gov.au/, it seems that you will have to submit evidence of your Nigerian LLB and Call to Bar which will be assessed and you will be instructed on further law courses to study in an Australian academic institution. Amongst other things, you must demonstrate a very, very high level of competence in the English Language. Now, that is just phase one.

Here is phase two: You have to enrol in a course in either the University of Technology, Sydney or the College of Law which I believe are the two designated schools that specialise in teaching foreign admitted lawyers the courses they are required to undertake according to their individual LPAB assessments. The University of Technology, Sydney offers a Graduate Diploma in Australian Law which is tailored to meet the LPAB requirements. It's an expensive course and lasts for one year but thankfully, can be used to meet the two year study requirement....that's if you are like me and is already studying a one year LLM in Australia.

Phase three: After completing the necessary courses, for example, the Graduate Certificate in Australian Law from UTS, then you need to further enrol in what they call Practical Legal Training. Here in Nigeria, the close equivalent is Court and Chamber Attachment during Law School. The University of Technology , Sydney, quite conveniently (to both us and UTS) also offers a PLT course that is much cheaper and lasts for about six months. After the PLT, wait for it.... You'll be admitted to the Australian Bar!! You can dust your wig and gown and start prepping for your first appearance in court.

I admit, it's a lengthy process but at least its clearly defined and simple, unlike the process in say, Canada. I believe that there might be a work around to some of those steps if you desperately want to cut costs. You can, for example, study all by yourself and then write the LPAB exams, assuming you don't need any course you undertake in Australia to factor in when your stay in Australia is being computed (Two year rule).

That's it.

U ppl have started o!!!!!!!! Pls what is all this infighting for? I enjoy verbal fighting once in a while too. It can be relaxing. Maybe with an okadaman or bus conductor.

But NOT on this page!

Imagine someone coming here for advice and seeing all these fireworks. They serve no useful purpose. I have never seen a Nigerian who got talked out of their position or inclinations (however foolish) by the mere force a good, logical argument. It just hardly happens.

So, lets all lay down our atomic weapons, kiss and make up. And focus on that far, far land they call Australia.

NoEasyDay:
Hello people. Please I need some clarification as regards this Yellow Card stuff. Is it required for student visa application or at the point of travelling? Again, I'm hearing that there is a New Yellow Card. What does that mean exactly?

I'm also conflicted about whether to notarize my docs or to submit them like that, that is, the photocopies because someone said the embassy don't care. And if the docs must be notarized, where do I get it done?

Pls guys help me out.

Hello people. Please I need some clarification as regards this Yellow Card stuff. Is it required for student visa application or at the point of travelling? Again, I'm hearing that there is a New Yellow Card. What does that mean exactly?

I'm also conflicted about whether to notarize my docs or to submit them like that, that is, the photocopies because someone said the embassy don't care. And if the docs must be notarized, where do I get it done?