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AI summary
The Western Cape High Court considered an application about foreign legal degrees, recognition by SAQA, and equivalence to a South African LLB for admission as an advocate. The court granted the application and directed that the applicant be issued with a certificate of good standing and allowed to approach the judges for her admission application.
It may be relevant to foreign-qualified legal practitioners and admission processes involving SAQA recognition and equivalence.
Evidence from source
Admission as an Advocate of the High Court - Foreign Legal Degrees – “Recognition” Requirement and the Requirement of “Equivalence” Considered - Application Granted.
Supports: summary sentence 1
The applicant, by virtue of having been awarded a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) and Master of Laws degrees in the United Kingdom, has satisfied all the requirements for a law degree obtained in a foreign country which is equivalent to the Sout
Supports: summary sentence 2