The board has responsibility for accrediting academic and practical legal training courses leading to admission as a lawyer.
The board is also tasked with the responsibility of ensuring that candidates for admission are of good character.
In addition to accrediting University courses, the board also conducts examinations leading to a Diploma in Law.
The board's Diploma is the equivalent of an accredited law degree and satisfies the academic requirements for admission to the profession.
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