Hong Kong Regulations

BARRISTERS (ADVANCED LEGAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENT) RULES - SECT 8

Exemptions

(1) Where the period of approved pupillage of a pupil has been reduced under
rule 10 or 12 of the Barristers (Qualification) Rules ( Cap  159 sub. leg. E)
or section 16 of the Barristers (Qualification for Admission and Pupillage)
Rules ( Cap 159 sub. leg. AC), the Bar Council may, on application by the
pupil in writing, exempt the pupil from any or all of the requirements under
section 4 or 5.

(2) The Bar Council may, on application by a pupil in writing, exempt the
pupil from any or all of the requirements under section 4 or 5 if it is
satisfied that it is fair and reasonable to grant the exemption.

(3) Where exemption is granted under subsection (1) or (2), the Bar Council
may impose such conditions as it considers necessary.