LEGAL PRACTICE LICENCE APPLICATION FORM

(Pursuant to section 30 of the Legal Education and Legal Practitioners Act, 2017)

For the Period 1st of February 2023 to 31st of January 2024

Part A: Personal Details of the Applicant

First Name *

Middle Name

Last Name *

Date Of Birth *

Gender * Male Female

Residential Address: *

Postal Address: *

Telephone Number

Mobile Number*

Fax Contact

Email Address*

Legal Education Qualifications*

Other Qualifications

Part B: Practice/Employment Details:

1. Date of Admission to practice in Malawi *

License number*

2.Did the Applicant renew licence in the previous year *

3. Has the Applicant obtained leave to renew licence out of time

4. Has the Applicant paid annual subscription to the Society? *

5.Has the applicant made contribution into Fidelity fund?

Why not contributed to Fidelity fund?

6. Has the applicant remitted the Society’s Levy ?

Why not remitted the Society?

7.Has the Applicant performed the full (24) hours prescribed for mandatory pro-bono work??

Explain why?

8.Has the Applicant attained the minimum number of units (6 units) of CLE?

Explain why?

9.Does the Applicant have a valid annual professional indemnity insurance cover?

Explain why?

10. Has the Applicant submitted a certified copy of a valid tax clearance certificate issued under the Taxation Act?

11. Has the Applicant submitted an Accountant’s Certificate in Accordance with the Legal Practitioners (Accountants’ Certificates) ?

Explain why?

12. Has the Applicant complied with penalties imposed under the Act?

Explain why?

Part C: Law Firm / Organisation Details

Name of Law Firm /Organisation *

Office Physical Address:

Postal Address:

Telephone Number*

Mobile Number

Fax Contact

Business Email:*

Part D:Identity Card

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1.Personal Details 2.Practice Details 3.Firm Details