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ARTICLE · 30 JUNE 2022

Bermuda's Legal System

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Through an elected Bar Council, the Bar Association — in conjunction with the Supreme Court Judiciary — is responsible for matters pertaining to admission to practise law in Bermuda and rules of conduct for its members.

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Through an elected Bar Council, the Bar Association — in conjunction with the Supreme Court Judiciary — is responsible for matters pertaining to admission to practise law in Bermuda and rules of conduct for its members. The Bar Council currently oversees the licensing requirements of 485 active members and 63 law firms.

The Bermuda Bar is usually supplemented by 10 to 20 new members each year, consisting of Bermudians, spouses of Bermudians and guest workers.

Bermuda has a fused profession whereby there is no distinction between Barristers & Attorneys; both have a right of audience in the Bermuda Courts.

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The Bar Council consists of nine elected members, who are chosen annually, as well as the Attorney General, ex officio.

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