We have identified various errors in the CLPD Regulations, and other amendments have been suggested. We will be taking steps to amend the Regulations in the next few weeks. The following are the amendments that have been proposed so far, … [CLICK TO READ MORE]
In February 2013, a new General Legal Council was appointed for a three year term. Five members were appointed for the first time. The members elected me to serve a second term as Chairman. One of the most significant developments … [CLICK TO READ MORE]
Pursuant to the LEGAL PROFESSION (CONTINUING LEGAL PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT) Regulations, 2013 each attorney-at-law must participate in a prescribed number of Continuing Legal Professional Development (CLPD) courses and activities during each year. Please note that as from the year 2014, any … [CLICK TO READ MORE]
The Legal Profession (Continuing Legal Professional Development) Regulations, 2013 set out the number of credits each person should obtain each year. The Council wishes to advise all concerned that applications for accreditation of CLPD courses or activities should be made … [CLICK TO READ MORE]
The legal profession will see unprecedented changes during 2013, and these changes will have a significant effect on the regulatory regime and the role of the General Legal Council. There has been and will continue to be a marked increase … [CLICK TO READ MORE]
The Council is required to submit an Annual Report to Parliament. Full view … [CLICK TO READ MORE]
The Council is required to submit an Annual Report to Parliament. Full view … [CLICK TO READ MORE]
The Council is required to submit an Annual Report to Parliament. This report covers the financial year from 1st April 2010 to 31st March 2011. Full view … [CLICK TO READ MORE]
Attorneys-at-law are hereby reminded of regulation 16(1)) of the Legal Profession (Accounts and Records) Regulations, 1999, which requires every attorney-at-law to deliver an accountant’s report to the Council for each year unless he or she files a declaration which satisfies … [CLICK TO READ MORE]
Every attorney-at-law who holds a current practicing certificate has been assigned a unique attorney number which appears on the practicing certificate. Effective September 1, 2011, all attorneys-at-law other than law officers of the crown and legal officers of government when … [CLICK TO READ MORE]
