CRITERIA FOR APPROVAL
AS A LISTED PROVIDER PURSUANT TO SECTION 71 OF THE LEGAL SERVICES ACT 2000
February 2003
The Legal Services Agency
Criteria for Approval as a Listed Provider Pursuant to Section 71 of the
Legal Services Act 2000 provides the following listing criteria for refugee
cases.
LISTING
CRITERIA - REFUGEE
REFUGEE LISTING CRITERIA
relate to:
- Proceedings under s 7(1)(j),
(k), (l), and (m) of the Legal Services Act 2000
Lead Providers
The Agency requires that the
applicant demonstrate through a statement of the quality and relevance of
her/his recent work experience, that she/he is competent to take responsibility
for a Refugee matter as a Lead Provider.
Within this statement of experience
and competence, applicants must demonstrate that the following elements have
been met or exceeded:
- a minimum of 12 months'
post-admission legal experience in Refugee matters
- participation in and
completion of significant preparation in at least 5 cases at the Refugee
Status Branch level
- representation of
clients in at least 3 Refugee Status Appeals Authority proceedings
Secondary Providers
Applicants will meet the general listing criteria.
Applicants who do not yet meet the experience and competence criteria may
be listed as Secondary Providers and receive conditional approval.
Note: Intending applicants must submit an Application for Approval
for a Listed Provider and forward the completed application form with all
supporting information to:
Provider List
Legal Services Agency
PO Box 5333
WELLINGTON
DX: SP22526
Further details may be obtained from the Legal Services website at www.lsa.govt.nz.