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Statement of Policy:
Titles for overseas admitted lay associates
Until further notice, it is the policy of the Legal Practice Board that lay associates in Western Australia who are admitted in an overseas jurisdiction and who are currently undergoing requalification for admission in Australia may be held out under one of the following titles, as appropriate to their seniority and experience:
- Law Clerk;
- Paralegal;
- Associate (Admitted in [place of admission], not admitted in Australia);
- Senior Associate (Admitted in [place of admission], not admitted in Australia);
- Consultant (Admitted in [place of admission], not admitted in Australia); or
- Senior Consultant (Admitted in [place of admission], not admitted in Australia).
11 November 2009