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GAZETTE
APRIL 1986
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.
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.
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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