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ANZSCO 271111Skill Level 1

Barrister

Pleads cases before civil, criminal and industrial courts and other tribunals. Registration or licensing is required.

Skill Level

Level 1

Bachelor degree or higher

Assessing Authority

Legal admissions aut

Legal admissions authority of a state or territory

Eligible Visas

11

visa subclasses

Skilled Lists

2

active lists

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Overview

What this occupation involves according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics.

Pleads cases before civil, criminal and industrial courts and other tribunals. Registration or licensing is required.

Typical Tasks

Common duties performed in this role.

Receiving written information in the form of briefs and verbal instructions concerning cases from Solicitors, other specialist Legal Professionals and clients
Providing advice and written opinions on points of law
Conferring with clients and witnesses in preparation for court proceedings
Drawing up pleadings, affidavits and other court documents
Researching statutes and previous court decisions relevant to cases
Outlining the facts to the court, calling and questioning witnesses, and making addresses to the court to argue a client's case
Providing opinion on complex legal issues
May draw up or settle documents

Education & Experience

Indicative requirements for skills assessment.

Qualification

Bachelor degree or higher

Work Experience

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Closely Related Field

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Documents Checklist

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Assessing Authority

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Legal admissions authority of a state or territory

Legal admissions aut

Skills Assessment Requirements

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Visa Eligibility

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Alternative Titles & Specialisations

Other names and specialisations classified under this ANZSCO code.

Alternative Titles

No alternative titles on record.

Specialisations

  • Queen's Counsel
  • Senior Counsel
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