Foreign lawyers amendments to the Uniform Admission Rules and Guideline

The Legal Services Council has made the Legal Profession Uniform Admission Amendment (Qualifications) Rule 2025 and accompanying Guideline (PDF, 259.7 KB). 

The Rule provides guidance to the admitting authorities on factors to take into account when considering whether a foreign lawyer is eligible for an exemption under s 18 of the Uniform Law. The Guideline sets out further detail on the operation of the Rule.

Both the Rule and Guideline will commence on 1 July 2025.