tornicharlie

I got my PR, state sponsored by the ACT 2 yrs ago. Check SA as well.

On 2/1/2018 at 17:40, Caro said:

TorniCharlie, could you get your PR?, I`m asking cuz lately I`ve been considering to do the same than you.

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.

The occupation has been flagged before but the law societies opposed the proposal citing lack of solicitors due to some factors.

As for claiming the additional 10 I don't have an idea about that. I have thought of asking DIBP about it but I am really into GTA V now so ...hehe

My understanding is that to fall under the solicitor occupation you must have been admitted to practice law in any state or territory. The 'not elsewhere classified' is a catch all occupation. I might be wrong though.

I submitted my application on the 13th of Feb and got the result on the 22nd of May

Hello Anon, I'm an overseas lawyer and I first thought of going through the solicitor occupation. I had my academic credentials assessed and the NSW LPAB asked me to take 6 subjects. Then I realized i still need a PLT after those subjects. Also some unis split subjects into two separate units. My guess is to get more money from overseas lawyers looking to complete their requirements lol. You're lucky you only need to take exams.

Anyway, I may be drifting off topic here but have you considered getting a skills assessment from vetassess for the occupation 'judicial and other legal professionals nec' anzsco code 271299. It is in the state sponsor list for SA, well it was open then it closed then it opened again. It is also in the ACT list but has some requirements.

I got an assessment from Vetassess. Just that vetassess does not include the first year post qualification. I'm not sure how they would go about computing your pre-qualification work experience.