7. Amendment of section 36

Section 36 of the principal Act is amended—

(a)

in subsection (2)—

(i)

by substituting for the words “at the commencement of the pupillage” the words “within thirty days from the commencement of the pupillage”;

(ii)

by substituting for the words “or of the firm”

the words “or on behalf of the firm or the limited liability law partnership”; and

(iii)

by substituting for paragraph (b) the following paragraph:

“(b) at the expiration of the period of three months from the date of the order, the pupil may appear—

(i)

in chambers in the High Court and in the subordinate courts, to conduct any cause or matter; and

(ii)

before any Magistrate to conduct any cause, matter or trial.”; and

(b)

by inserting after subsection (2) the following subsection:

“(2a) Any application under subsection (2) after the expiry of thirty days from the commencement of the pupillage of the Master’s pupil shall not be permitted unless with the leave of court.”.

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