271111: Barrister
Skill Level: 1
Assessing Authority: SLAA</span<
Visa Options – ANZSCO 271111
Visa Type | Eligibility | MLTSSL | STSOL | ROL |
---|---|---|---|---|
Subclass 189 (Skilled Independent) | ![]() | ![]() | - | - |
Subclass 190 (Skilled Nominated) | ![]() | ![]() | - | - |
Subclass 491 (State/Territory nominated) | ![]() | ![]() | - | - |
Subclass 491 (NOT nominated by State/Territory) | ![]() | ![]() | - | - |
Subclass 485 (Graduate) | ![]() | ![]() | - | - |
Subclass 482 (TSS) | ![]() | ![]() | - | - |
Subclass 186 (ENS) | ![]() | ![]() | - | - |
Subclass 187 (RSMS) | ![]() | ![]() | - | - |
Subclass 407 (Training) | ![]() | ![]() | - | - |
State Eligibility Summary Table – ANZSCO 271111
271111: Barrister
Description
Pleads cases before civil, criminal and industrial courts and other tribunals. Registration or licensing is required.
Skill Level
Occupations at Skill Level 1 have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. At least five years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.
Specialisations
- Queen’s Counsel
- Senior Counsel (Aus)
Specialisation titles are any commonly used titles which refer to a subset of jobs belonging to the occupation designated in the principal title. These jobs involve the performance of specialised tasks rather than the broader range of tasks usually performed in the occupation.
Tasks
- Receiving written information in the form of briefs and verbal instructions concerning cases from Solicitors, other specialist Legal Professionals and clients
- Providing advice and written opinions on points of law
- Conferring with clients and witnesses in preparation for court proceedings
- Drawing up pleadings, affidavits and other court documents
- Researching statutes and previous court decisions relevant to cases
- Outlining the facts to the court, calling and questioning witnesses, and making addresses to the court to argue a client’s case
- Providing opinion on complex legal issues
- May draw up or settle documents
Assessing Authority
“Currently there is no known caveats applicable to this occupation”. Refer to Department of Home Affairs website for updated list.