Compliance that enables, not blocks you.

Common problems that affect admission include criminal convictions, academic misconduct, disciplinary matters in the course of working in another profession, conduct in the course of civil litigation or matters involving dishonesty.

Common issues that may raise questions about your suitability include practicing outside the conditions of your PC, being the subject of an unresolved disciplinary complaint, being unable to fulfil the 'inherent requirements of practice’ (i.e., due to health, mental health or problematic conduct during or outside the scope of legal practice, disciplinary findings in Australia or overseas, a criminal conviction, breach of a Court Order.

Timing can often be critical, noting that timely, candid and full disclosure can often count in your favour. Conversely, delaying in notification can work to your detriment. It’s a scary thing to do, so get some sympathetic and expert assistance.

Generally, you will be required to provide information and documents relevant to the regulator’s determination. This needs to be done carefully, particularly when it involves confidential client information. You will need to understand what criteria are applied in making the decision in order to shape your submissions in the most effective way.

If you have a current PC and need to inform the regulator about a suitability issue, either in the course of applying for your PC renewal or out of cycle, the regulator will generally investigate and give you the opportunity to make submissions before making any decision about your PC. This means that even if your PC renewal is not processed, you can practice on your deemed PC from the previous year until the determination is made. The determination cannot be made without giving you the opportunity to respond to submissions, except in the most urgent and serious cases that might warrant immediate suspension of the PC.

Common problems that affect admission include criminal convictions, academic misconduct, disciplinary matters in the course of working in another profession, conduct in the course of civil litigation or matters involving dishonesty.

Common issues that may raise questions about your suitability include practicing outside the conditions of your PC, being the subject of an unresolved disciplinary complaint, being unable to fulfil the 'inherent requirements of practice’ (i.e., due to health, mental health or problematic conduct during or outside the scope of legal practice, disciplinary findings in Australia or overseas, a criminal conviction, breach of a Court Order.

Timing can often be critical, noting that timely, candid and full disclosure can often count in your favour. Conversely, delaying in notification can work to your detriment. It’s a scary thing to do, so get some sympathetic and expert assistance.

Generally, you will be required to provide information and documents relevant to the regulator’s determination. This needs to be done carefully, particularly when it involves confidential client information. You will need to understand what criteria are applied in making the decision in order to shape your submissions in the most effective way.

If you have a current PC and need to inform the regulator about a suitability issue, either in the course of applying for your PC renewal or out of cycle, the regulator will generally investigate and give you the opportunity to make submissions before making any decision about your PC. This means that even if your PC renewal is not processed, you can practice on your deemed PC from the previous year until the determination is made. The determination cannot be made without giving you the opportunity to respond to submissions, except in the most urgent and serious cases that might warrant immediate suspension of the PC.