Barrister - 271111
Previously referred to in ASCO as:
252111 Legal Practitioner - Barrister
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Job description
Pleads cases before civil, criminal and industrial courts and other tribunals.
Skill level
This occupation has a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. At least five years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).
If you require further information on this occupation, please refer to the Australian Bureau of Statistics website.
See: Unit Group 2711 - Barristers
Information on the skill level of each occupation is consistent with the Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO) and may differ from the requirements set by the assessing authorities for obtaining a skills assessment. Please contact the relevant assessing authority for your nominated occupation to check on their requirements.
Skills assessment authority
Before you can migrate to Australia as a skilled migrant you must have your skills assessed by the relevant national assessment authority. The assessment authority for your occupation is the Legal Admission Authority of the state or territory in which you want to practise.
If you want to claim points for your qualifications and/or work experience in your nominated or closely related occupation you should forward all the relevant documents to the relevant skills assessing authority. Based on your documents, the assessing authority will provide advice to the Department of Immigration and Citizenship on your qualifications and/or work experience. The department will consider this advice when awarding points for your qualifications and work experience.
Note: If your qualifications are not in a relevant field to your nominated occupation and you want to claim points, the assessing authority will be unable to provide advice to the department. In these circumstances, the department will make a determination of how many points will be awarded to your qualifications.
New South Wales
New South Wales Legal Profession Admission Board
See: Legal Profession Admission Board
Victoria
Council of Legal Education and Board of Examiners
See: Council of Legal Education and Board of Examiners
Queensland
Queensland Legal Practioners Admissions Board
See: Queensland Legal Practioners Admissions Board
South Australia
The Law Society of South Australia
See: The Law Society of South Australia
Western Australia
Western Australian Legal Practice Board
See: Western Australian Legal Practice Board
Tasmania
The Law Society of Tasmania
See: The Law Society of Tasmania
Northern Territory
Law Society Northern Territory
See: Law Society Northern Territory
Australian Capital Territory
The Supreme Court of the Australian Capital Territory
See: The Supreme Court of the Australian Capital Territory
If you want to claim points for your qualifications and/or work experience in your nominated or closely related occupation you should forward all the relevant documents to the relevant skills assessing authority. Based on your documents, the assessing authority will provide advice to the Department of Immigration and Citizenship on your qualifications and/or work experience. The department will consider this advice when awarding points for your qualifications and work experience.
Note: If your qualifications are not in a relevant field to your nominated occupation and you want to claim points, the assessing authority will be unable to provide advice to the department. In these circumstances, the department will make a determination of how many points will be awarded to your qualifications.
Licensing or registration requirements
In many occupations you must be registered with or obtain a license from a local authority in the state or territory where you wish to practise your occupation. The following states/territories have licensing and registration requirements.
New South Wales
New South Wales Legal Profession Admission Board
See: Legal Profession Admission Board
Victoria
Vic Bar
See: Vic Bar
Queensland
Queensland Law Society
See: Queensland Law Society
South Australia
The Law Society of South Australia
See: The Law Society of South Australia
Western Australia
Western Australian Legal Practice Board
See: Western Australian Legal Practice Board
Tasmania
The Law Society of Tasmania
See: Tasmanian Board of Legal Education
Northern Territory
Law Society Northern Territory
See: Law Society Northern Territory
Australian Capital Territory
Supreme Court of the Australian Capital Territory
See: Supreme Court of the Australian Capital Territory
Professional associations
You may benefit from becoming a member of a relevant industry association for your occupation. This could help you with your employment prospects, networking, contact with industry and professional development and may provide you with important information and support.
New South Wales Bar Association
See: New South Wales Bar Association
Victorian Bar Association
See: Victorian Bar Association