Qualification As A Lawyer in Hong Kong
As in England and Wales, the legal profession in Hong Kong consists of two branches: solicitors and barristers.
After successfully completing the PCLL:
- Prospective solicitors go on to complete a two year training contract as a trainee solicitor to qualify.
- Prospective barristers, undertake six months of pupillage under a pupilmaster before being called to the Bar (admitted as a barrister) of Hong Kong, gaining limited rights of audience (limited practice). After six more months of pupillage, he or she can commence full practice.
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