(1)F1... No person shall be admitted as a solicitor unless he has obtained a certificate from the Society that the Society—
(a)is satisfied that he has complied with training regulations, and
(b)is satisfied as to his character and his suitability to be a solicitor.
(2)Any person who has obtained a certificate that the Society is satisfied as mentioned in subsection (1) may apply to the [F2Society] to be admitted as a solicitor; and if any such person so applies, the [F2Society] , F3. . ., shall, unless cause to the contrary is shown to [F4its] satifaction, in writing, and in such manner and form as the [F2Society] may from time to time think fit, admit that person to be a solicitor.
F5(3). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F1Words in s. 3(1) omitted (6.4.2020) by virtue of Courts and Tribunals (Judiciary and Functions of Staff) Act 2018 (c. 33), s. 4(3), Sch. para. 2; S.I. 2020/24, reg. 3(b)
F2Words in s. 3(2) substituted (1.7.2009) by Legal Services Act 2007 (c. 29), ss. 177, 211, Sch. 16 para. 5(a) (with ss. 29, 192 , 193); S.I. 2009/1365, art. 2(a)(i)
F3Words repealed by Courts and Legal Services Act 1990 (c. 41, SIF 76:1), s. 125(7), Sch. 20
F4Word in s. 3(2) substituted (1.7.2009) by Legal Services Act 2007 (c. 29), ss. 177, 211, Sch. 16 para. 5(b) (with ss. 29, 192, 193); S.I. 2009/1365, art. 2(a)(i)
F5S. 3(3) repealed by Courts and Legal Services Act 1990 (c. 41, SIF 76:1), s. 125(7), Sch. 20
Textual Amendments
F6S. 4 repealed (withtemp. saving) by Courts and Legal Services Act 1990 (c. 41, SIF 37, 76:1), s. 125(2)(6)(7), Sch. 17 para. 9, Sch. 19 para. 11(1)(2)(3), Sch. 20
Textual Amendments