The law school at the University of Hong Kong says relaxation of basic qualifications will hit training standards. Image: Shutterstock
The the law school at the University of Hong Kong said on Thursday that it is surprised that the Law Society of Hong Kong has decided to push ahead with a plan for a unified qualifying exam for solicitors in 2021, even though a comprehensive review of legal training is still underway.
The society said applicants would have to pass a Common Entrance Examination (CEE), set and marked by the society itself, to enter into a trainee solicitor contract in future.
They will have to complete the Postgraduate Certificate in Laws (PCLL), but passing the exam will no longer be needed and even a fail will be acceptable.
The law school said any relaxation that allows the taking of the CEE without the PCLL could have serious implications on training standards.
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