Clause 20

A solicitor must make a declaration in writing under this section, if the solicitor —

belongs to a prescribed class of solicitors; and

practises, or intends to practise, in a prescribed area of the law.(2) The Council may, by written notice, exempt any solicitor from making a declaration under this section in respect of a particular area of the law, if the Council is satisfied that the solicitor is already equipped with the knowledge and skills required for practice in that area of the law.(3) The Council may, by notification in the Gazette, exempt any class of solicitors from making a declaration under this section in respect of a particular area of the law, if the Council is satisfied that the class of solicitors is already equipped with the knowledge and skills required for practice in that area of the law.(4) The Council may, after consulting the Minister and the Chief Justice, make rules to prescribe —

the classes of solicitors and areas of the law to which subsection (1) applies;

the form of any declaration under this section; and

any fees to be paid in relation to any such declaration.”.