The Gazette 1986

APRIL 1986

GAZETTE

An Irish solicitor who is not an Australian citizen requires a work permit to practise in Australia. It is understood that the Australian Authorities will not enter- tain applications for work permits unless the applicant has already secured a job which he will take up on entering Australia. It is understood further that applica- tions for work permits are better made through the employer and no application should be made without getting expert advice. Hong Kong There may be employment opportunities for Irish solicitors in the Government Service in Hong Kong. The qualification requirements to practise in Hong Kong are so onerous as to make it very difficult for an Irish solicitor to qualify as a solicitor in Hong Kong but it is not necessary to be admitted to the Roll of Solicitors in Hong Kong to be employed in the Government Legal Service. Enquiries should be addressed to: Assistant Commissioner (Appointments), Hong Kong Government Office, 6 Grafton Street, London W1X 3LB. Forensic and Fire Examination We offer a comprehensive service to the legal pro- fession and other bodies requiring scientific advice and testimony in civil and criminal litigation. Areas of special expertise: Fires, Explosions, Firearms, Documents, Contact Traces, Body Fluids, Paint, Fibres, Fingerprints, Alcohol, etc. UK Forensic Science Services Limited, Melbourn Science Park, Moat Lane, Melbourn, Royston, Herts. SG8 6EJ. England Tel: 03(0763)60031.

This is consulted from time to time by firms seeking qualified legal staff. The service is free and kept up to date. For information on employment opportunities (either in legal sections or the general administration areas) within the Civil Service, enquiries should be addressed to: Secretary, Civil Service Commission, 1 Lower Grand Canal Street, Dublin 2. United States Over recent years, an increasing number of Irish solicitors have taken up legal employment in the United States. In many states, the qualification as a solicitor in the Republic especially if coupled with a law degree from a university in the Republic will be accepted as meeting part of the requirements of the Bar Admission Authorities of the particular state. The Education Department of the Society has a number of contacts mostly in New York where some Irish solicitors have been admitted to the Local Bar and others are in course of study for the Bar Final Examination. Names and addresses can be supplied on contacting the Education Officer of the Incorporated Law Society of Ireland, Blackhall Place, Dublin 7. Canada The practice of law in each Province is regulated by the legislation of that province. Being a Canadian citizen or a British subject is a requirement in nearly all pro- vinces. Several provinces recognise Irish University Law Degrees. Further details may be had from the Canadian Embassy, 65/68 St. Stephen's Green, Dublin 2, or from the Society's Education Officer. Australia An Irish solicitor may apply to be admitted as a solicitor in the State of Victoria, Australia and will normally be admitted to the Roll of Solicitors in Victoria on making application to the Court in that State and following personal appearance before the Court. There is no examination requirement nor is there any require- ment as to previous practice. Enquiries for admission to the Roll of Solicitors in the State of Victoria may be made to: The Law Institute of Victoria, 470 Bourke Street, Melbourne, Victoria 3000, Australia. or The Board of Examiners, Law Courts, William Street, Melbourne, Victoria 3000, Australia. It is possible for a solicitor admitted in the State of Victoria to move to other states of Australia on meeting the requirements of those states. The most populous state in Australia is New South Wales and enquiries should be addressed to: The Law Society of New South Wales, 170 Philip Street, Sydney, New South Wales 2000, Australia.

SOLICITOR REQUIRED FOR NA TIONAL INDUSTRIAL ORGAN ISA TION

Significant experience in employment law, commercial law and litigation essential. Salary and fringe benefits by negotiation.

Apply in confidence with curriculum vitae not later than first post 19th May, 1986 to Box 201.

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