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SRA Handbook

Qualification gained in a European jurisdiction

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Regulation 5: Qualification gained in a European jurisdiction

5.1

You may apply for a qualification to exercise rights of audience in the higher courts if you are an REL or a lawyer to whom Directive 2005/36 applies.

5.2

Each application will be considered by us on its merits and we may require you to undertake such steps as we may specify in order to gain the qualification.