Question 7 (15 marks)
6.1 State and explain the requirements that an individual must fulfil to be admitted as an
attorney? (5 marks)
6.2 State and explain the requirements that an individual must fulfil to be admitted as an
advocate? (5 marks)
6.3 State the different occupations that exist in the legal profession. (5 marks)
6.1 To be admitted as an attorney, an individual must fulfill the following requirements:
- Hold a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from a recognized university.
- Complete a period of practical vocational training, typically served as a candidate attorney at a law firm.
- Pass the Attorneys Admission Examination set by the relevant law society.
- Be of good character and fit to practice law.
6.2 To be admitted as an advocate, an individual must fulfill the following requirements:
- Hold a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from a recognized university.
- Complete a period of pupillage under the guidance of a practicing advocate.
- Pass the National Bar Examination set by the General Council of the Bar.
- Be admitted as a member of a recognized bar association.
- Be of good character and fit to practice law.
6.3 The different occupations that exist in the legal profession include:
- Attorneys: Legal professionals who provide legal advice and representation to clients.
- Advocates: Legal professionals who specialize in representing clients in court proceedings.
- Judges: Legal professionals who preside over court proceedings and make legal decisions.
- Legal consultants: Legal professionals who provide specialized advice on legal matters.
- Legal executives: Legal professionals who assist lawyers in conducting legal research and drafting documents.
- Legal secretaries: Professionals who provide administrative support to law firms and legal departments.
- Paralegals: Professionals who assist lawyers with research, document preparation, and client communication.
- Court clerks: Professionals who assist judges and court personnel with administrative tasks and case management.