That's the paper I read
Yes, I really enjoy GTA V even if it sucks so much of my time. I usually spend most of the time orchestrating the NPC's to commit suicide and to draw the police into a mass shoot-out with gangsters lol.
I will be applying for a 190 visa by next week with the ACT as state sponsor. Even though I already had an assessment from LPAB as regards the subjects I need to study, I chose to get a skills assessment for 'other legal professionals' and apply for state sponsorship. Meanwhile, I am currently taking the required subjects to satisfy the academic requirements of the LPAB. I enrolled in a Masters degree with a very flexible curriculum. I can enroll in the subjects that I want with only 2 -3 required subjects.
I thought that going down this path would be a safer bet rather than going through the direct solicitor route. If all goes well, I will get my 190 visa and would have 2 subjects left and the practical legal training part (I did not ask for exemptions but I am considering it now due to the cost of a GDLP which is around $8,000).
The advantage of this path is that first, should you get state sponsorship and PR you could study the additional subjects at your leisure and at domestic rates. Second, although there are unis that cater to overseas qualified or admitted lawyers/solicitors doing so would limit you to a 20 hr per week work restriction. Good luck finding work (paid work) in the legal field with that. Some Unis split subjects just to milk more out of students. Third, the 190 visa has a shorter timeline than a 189, well at least in theory that is. Lastly, should the occupation of solicitor be stricken from the list, you may end up being an Australian solicitor with no visa.
The disadvantage of this path is that you may have to spend more for skills assessment ($800). Also, Vetassess is not really that great at being consistent with skills assessments. You also need to get at least 60 points (including state sponsorship) for skilled migration.
On a different note, I heard from my wife's student (a Nigerian Law graduate studying cookery now) that it is easier to get admitted in New Zealand. Once admitted you can then just go the Trans-Tasman route to become admitted in Australia.
Good luck to us all.