StopKaz - Kaz's Attorney/Barrister/Solicitor

RSLancastr · 4th August 2008, 02:46 PM

All:

As I have mentioned recently, Kaz has started up her nopnsense again, this time apparently trying to pass herself off as a medical and/or naturopathic doctor.

My ISP has recently forwarded to me a letter which was sent to them by a purported law firm on Kaz's behalf.

Since Kaz is known for, shall we say, stretching the truth, I am trying to determine whether or not this legal person (who I have spoken with) is licensed to practice law in Australia.

This person, whose name I will withold for now, has after his name on the letter, "B. JURIS, LL. B"

I believe that "LL. B" indicates a bachelor's degree in Law. However, I cannot find a definition of "B. JURIS".

Does anyone know what it means?

Also, does anyone know a resource for determining what status (if any) he has with the Australian Bar Association? Their site has a search for Barristers, and I do not find this man listed there. But, as I understand the terms, I would think this man a solicitor rather than a barrister.

Any help or thoughts on this would be greatly appreciated.

matty.the.damned · 4th August 2008, 02:54 PM

I think B. JURIS is a bacelors degree in jurisprudence. The important one in terms of practicing law is the LLB.

There is no Australian Bar Association as far as I'm aware, rather lawyer organise into various state and territory based bodies. There are different bodies for solicitors and barristers.

MtD

Jackalgirl · 4th August 2008, 03:29 PM

Have you tried FindLaw Australia? I have absolutely no idea how effective this site is, but it claims to "[enable] you to search for a solicitor, barrister or law firm from [their] directory of over 8,000 Australian law firms and over 7,000 Australian lawyers."

Edited to add: there's also Lawyers.com.au, though lawyers have to add themselves to the site.

rjh01 · 4th August 2008, 03:34 PM

Can I spam this thread with lawyers? They all have the qualifications you mention
http://www.aives.com.au/index.php?op...d=29&Itemid=28
http://www.parliament.wa.gov.au/Parl...h?opendocument
http://www.taylorsplatt.com.au/legalteam.htm

Edit: You could send them an e-mail asking is this your letter?

nettiemoore · 4th August 2008, 03:43 PM

Yes, B.Juris is a Bachelor of Jurisprudence, from the Uni of NSW website:

Quote:

The Bachelor of Jurisprudence, unlike the LLB degree, is not designed to provide a qualification for the professional practice of law. It provides a basic knowledge of law, an opportunity to study selected legal courses of special interest, and significant study in other faculties.

And the LLB entitles you to actually practice law.

I don't know about other avenues to search online, but if you need an Aussie to make a local call to the Bar Assoc I am happy to do it for you.

Pantaz · 4th August 2008, 05:50 PM

Check with Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF)
http://www.eff.org/

They should be able to help you sort this out.

nettiemoore · 4th August 2008, 06:23 PM

I PM'd Robert with the info a barrister friend of mine gave me. Basically it is state based so the state body is where you'd have to start. Also, Robert my friend has offered to help you directly with the Australian angle so let me know and I'll pass on his email.

Gravy · 4th August 2008, 07:22 PM

Well done, nettiemoore.

4th August 2008, 02:46 PM	#1
RSLancastr www.StopSylvia.com Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Salem, Oregon Posts: 15,539	StopKaz - Kaz's Attorney/Barrister/Solicitor All: As I have mentioned recently, Kaz has started up her nopnsense again, this time apparently trying to pass herself off as a medical and/or naturopathic doctor. My ISP has recently forwarded to me a letter which was sent to them by a purported law firm on Kaz's behalf. Since Kaz is known for, shall we say, stretching the truth, I am trying to determine whether or not this legal person (who I have spoken with) is licensed to practice law in Australia. This person, whose name I will withold for now, has after his name on the letter, "B. JURIS, LL. B" I believe that "LL. B" indicates a bachelor's degree in Law. However, I cannot find a definition of "B. JURIS". Does anyone know what it means? Also, does anyone know a resource for determining what status (if any) he has with the Australian Bar Association? Their site has a search for Barristers, and I do not find this man listed there. But, as I understand the terms, I would think this man a solicitor rather than a barrister. Any help or thoughts on this would be greatly appreciated.
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4th August 2008, 02:54 PM	#2
matty.the.damned Scholar Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 98	I think B. JURIS is a bacelors degree in jurisprudence. The important one in terms of practicing law is the LLB. There is no Australian Bar Association as far as I'm aware, rather lawyer organise into various state and territory based bodies. There are different bodies for solicitors and barristers. MtD
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4th August 2008, 03:29 PM	#3
Jackalgirl Ping Jockey Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Honshu, Japan Posts: 1,787	Have you tried FindLaw Australia? I have absolutely no idea how effective this site is, but it claims to "[enable] you to search for a solicitor, barrister or law firm from [their] directory of over 8,000 Australian law firms and over 7,000 Australian lawyers." Edited to add: there's also Lawyers.com.au, though lawyers have to add themselves to the site.
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4th August 2008, 03:34 PM	#4
rjh01 Gentleman of leisure Tagger Join Date: May 2005 Location: Planet Earth Posts: 17,183	Can I spam this thread with lawyers? They all have the qualifications you mention http://www.aives.com.au/index.php?op...d=29&Itemid=28 http://www.parliament.wa.gov.au/Parl...h?opendocument http://www.taylorsplatt.com.au/legalteam.htm Edit: You could send them an e-mail asking is this your letter?
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4th August 2008, 07:22 PM	#8
Gravy Downsitting Citizen Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: In the argyle Posts: 17,136	Well done, nettiemoore.
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4th August 2008, 03:43 PM	#5
nettiemoore Thinker Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Sydney Posts: 163	Yes, B.Juris is a Bachelor of Jurisprudence, from the Uni of NSW website: Quote: The Bachelor of Jurisprudence, unlike the LLB degree, is not designed to provide a qualification for the professional practice of law. It provides a basic knowledge of law, an opportunity to study selected legal courses of special interest, and significant study in other faculties. And the LLB entitles you to actually practice law. I don't know about other avenues to search online, but if you need an Aussie to make a local call to the Bar Assoc I am happy to do it for you.

4th August 2008, 05:50 PM	#6
Pantaz Muse Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Van Nuys, CA Posts: 897	Check with Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) http://www.eff.org/ They should be able to help you sort this out.

4th August 2008, 06:23 PM	#7
nettiemoore Thinker Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Sydney Posts: 163	I PM'd Robert with the info a barrister friend of mine gave me. Basically it is state based so the state body is where you'd have to start. Also, Robert my friend has offered to help you directly with the Australian angle so let me know and I'll pass on his email.