More than 100 new lawyers awaiting Supreme Court permit to practice law
The attorney general’s office (AG) licensed some 103 lawyers in June. However, under regulations enacted in June 2012, lawyers need a second permit from the Supreme Court before they can represent clients at courts.
20 Aug 2015, 9:00 AM
More than 100 newly licensed lawyers are unable to begin their practice due to delays in securing a special permit from the Supreme Court.
The Attorney General’s office (AG) licensed some 103 lawyers in June. However, under regulations enacted in June 2012, lawyers need a second permit from the Supreme Court before they can represent clients at courts.
The regulations require lawyers to sign and submit an agreement to the Supreme Court for registration. Lawyers who are not included in the Supreme Court registry will not be allowed to appear at court.
The newly sworn-in batch of lawyers are yet to receive the apex court’s permit.
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