Lawyers in Seychelles are called Attorneys-at-Law. In order to be admitted as an Attorney-at-Law of the Supreme Court of Seychelles one has to complete 3 distinct stages.

The first stage is to obtain a qualifying law degree or equivalent. One has to obtain a law degree or equivalent from the UK, Mauritius or France. A law degree or equivalent from any other commonwealth country may be accepted, but you should refer this matter to the judiciary. In general, a law degree from any other country is not acceptable. An alternative to the first route is for one to become an Articled Clerk in an approved law chambers. One has to sit for exams set by the Board of Examiners in order to qualify as an Articled Clerk. Articled Clerkship lasts 6 years. Thereafter, one is eligible to sit for the Seychelles Bar Examinations.

The second stage is to pass approved bar examinations. One has to pass the Bar exams of the UK, Mauritius or Seychelles. Alternatively, one may pass the Legal Practice Course (LPC) of the UK.

Upon passing approved bar examinations, one may then commence pupillage at an approved chambers, one would also be eligible to become a State Counsel. An approved chambers is one where the head attorney has at least 5 years standing as an Attorney-at-Law. The Attorney General's Chambers is also considered as an approved chambers under the law. Upon completion of pupillage one may then petition the Chief Justice to be admitted as an Attorney-at-Law.

Page last updated on 17/11/2009.