Right to practise as barrister or solicitor in federal courts and courts exercising federal jurisdiction

12/02/2008

Practitioners are reminded of section 55B of the Judiciary Act 1903 which concerns the right to practise in federal courts and courts exercising federal jurisdiction.

The High Court’s web site�notes:

The entitlement to practise in a federal court depends upon the entitlement to practise in the Supreme Court of a State or Territory and entry in the Register of Practitioners kept in the High Court of Australia in accordance with the provisions of s55 of the Judiciary Act 1903 (Cth).

In order to have your name entered in the High Court Register of Practitioners you must be presently entitled to practise as a barrister, solicitor, barrister and solicitor, solicitor and barrister or legal practitioner in the Supreme Court of a State or Territory…..

It is necessary to provide a copy of your Certificate of Admission to the Supreme Court of your State or Territory and a copy of your current Practising Certificate…..

The High Court Register of Practitioners – Application Form can be downloaded from the Court’s web site

No fee is payable to have your name entered in the High Court Register of Practitioners. There is however a fee (currently $45) if you wish to order a Certificate of Admission.

12 February 2008

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