Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Legal Studies

Chapter

Legal Profession in India

Question:
This country has a fused legal profession of 'advocates and solicitors'. Admission to the Bar is governed by the Legal Profession Act and determinations of admission are made by the Board of Legal Education. The Law Society of this country determines fitness of character for admission after applications have been filed. The Law Society is the representative body for lawyers in this country. Foreign lawyers practicing in this country are regulated by the Legal Profession (International Services) Secretariat of the Attorney-General's Chambers.
Which of the following country is being referred to here?
Options:
Germany
France
Singapore
China
Correct Answer:
Singapore
Explanation:
Singapore has a fused legal profession of 'advocates and solicitors'. Admission to the Singapore Bar is governed by the Legal Profession Act and determinations of admission are made by the Board of Legal Education. The Law Society of Singapore determines fitness of character for admission after applications have been filed. The Law Society is the representative body for lawyers in Singapore. Foreign lawyers practicing in Singapore are regulated by the Legal Profession (International Services) Secretariat of the Attorney-General's Chambers.