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Practising Certificate Module

Practising Certificate Module. Integrated Electronic Litigation System 2014. Overview. Brief introduction to the PC Module Pre-application Filing the PC application Filing documents for Notice of Change of Particulars Q&A. Brief introduction to the PC Module . One-stop shop

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Practising Certificate Module

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  1. Practising Certificate Module Integrated Electronic Litigation System 2014

  2. Overview • Brief introduction to the PC Module • Pre-application • Filing the PC application • Filing documents for Notice of Change of Particulars • Q&A

  3. Brief introduction to the PC Module • One-stop shop • Replacement of formerPC E-filing System • eLitigation integration

  4. Administrators:Preparing for PC filings • Step 1: Register for eLitigation • Full access or limited access to PC Module only • includes putting in place GIRO arrangements • Visit www.elitigation.sg  “Get Ready” to learn how to sign up • Step 2: Ensure that applicant has a personal eLitigation account and SingPass ID and Password • BOTH lawyer and lawyer (view only) roles CAN file PC applications and incur charges for such applications

  5. Administrators:Preparing for PC filings • Step 3: Ensure that all supporting documents ready • Accountants’ reports (if required) or exemptions • Indemnity Insurance Certificate • AGC-issued Certificate of Registration (for section 130N applicants) • Applicants without any eLitigation access must make application via the Lawnet Service Bureaux.

  6. MAKING THE PC APPLICATION

  7. Step-by-Step Guide may be found by visiting elitigation website (www.elitigation.sg)  Reference Centre  Application for Practising Certificate

  8. Key Features of the PC Module • Single consolidated form for filing of PC applications • Single point of payment for outstanding amounts due to the Supreme Court Law Society, the Singapore Academy of Law • NB: Payments pertaining to a practice year other than the year for which an application is being made must still be paid directly to the relevant agency.

  9. Key Features of the PC Module • 3 primary types of application forms • Singapore Law Practice • Foreign Law Practice (divided into sub-categories limited by COR) • Locum Practice

  10. Sample Application • Sample application form • Pre-populated information

  11. Key Features of the PC Module • Application can only be made by the applicant using his personal eLitigation account and his AAS Number (eg. AAS100/2013) • Automatic service of application on all external agencies  no need to visit LawSoc/SAL/AGC separately and no need to select parties to be served in Step 3 of the application.

  12. Key Features of the PC Module • Payment deducted automatically upon submission of application but subject to clearance of funds. • No further action required after submission unless directed to do so. Please allow time for the external agencies and Supreme Court to process application. • Applicant must monitor his eLitigation inbox for updates on the PC application.

  13. NOTICE OF CHANGE OF PARTICULARS

  14. Filing a Notice of Change of Particulars • Two types of Notice of Change of Particulars (“NOCP”) • Form will be automatically selected depending on whether filing is via AAS number or PC number • Solicitor with PC issued in current Practising Year • File using PC Number • Solicitor without a PC issued in current Practising Year • File using AAS Number

  15. Locating AAS number and PC number • Case file “Documents” Tab

  16. Filing a Notice of Change of Particulars • Screenshots showing both types of Notices

  17. When composing forms, type new information in yellow fields

  18. Filing a Notice of Change of Particulars • Automatic service on relevant agencies • For FAQs on foreign law firms, please visit Supreme Court website (www.supcourt.gov.sg)  Services  Practising Certificates E-Filing Service • More information can also be found in the FAQs section under the category entitled “Practising Certificate (PC)”

  19. PC Application and support Application • PC filing – avoid last minute : all lawyers are encouraged to file early • All lawyers can file through the eLitigation system • if their law firm practice is a registered user of eLitigation and • applicant has been designated as an authorised user of eLitigation and • payment arrangement is by way of GIRO electronic payment only • For solicitor whose firm is not currently a subscriber to eLitigation • they can only make an application through the Service Bureaux

  20. PC Application and support Support • Arrangements are made to support all lawyers in their filing • Our Service Bureaux will provide for additional load on PC filing • All our helpdesk are trained to answer and support queries on PC • Lawyers can also walk-in to file at Law Society. Assistance will be provided For any query, please call CrimsonLogic helpdesk at 6887 7222 or email elitigation@crimsonlogic.com

  21. http://www.elitigation.sg/GetReady/ Microsite

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