The Law School of Tanzania (Exemption of Certain Officers) Rules, 2023
This section is titled “Qualifications” and sits within a part dealing with qualifications and exemption procedure.
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This section is titled “Qualifications” and sits within a part dealing with qualifications and exemption procedure. This excerpt shows the heading for Section 7, “Certificate of exemption,” and the start of the schedule/title for the 2023 Exemption of Certain Officers Rules. These Rules may be cited as the Law School of Tanzania (Exemption of Certain Officers) Rules, 2023. This section defines key terms used in the Rules, including “Act,” “Council,” “exemption,” “judicial officer,” and “public service.” An applicant is not eligible for exemption unless they meet the prescribed qualifications and have at least 10 years’ experience in law.
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Qualifications
AI-assisted research summary: This section is titled “Qualifications” and sits within a part dealing with qualifications and exemption procedure.
3. Qualifications. PART II QUALIFICATIONS PART III PROCEDURE FOR EXEMPTION
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Certificate of exemption
AI-assisted research summary: This excerpt shows the heading for Section 7, “Certificate of exemption,” and the start of the schedule/title for the 2023 Exemption of Certain Officers Rules.
7. Certificate of exemption. _________ SCHEDULE ____________ 1 Law School of Tanzania (Exemption of Certain Officers) GN. NO. 793 (Contd) THE LAW SCHOOL OF TANZANIA ACT, (CAP. 425) RULES (Made under section 2(3)) THE LAW SCHOOL OF TANZANIA (EXEMPTION OF CERTAIN OFFICERS) RULES, 2023 PART I PRELIMINARY PROVISIONS Citation - 4 Verify source ↗
(1) An application made under these Rules
AI-assisted research summary: Applications under these Rules must be made as a petition in Form No. 1, filed electronically with the Chief Justice, and supported by the listed information and documents.
4.-(1) An application made under these Rules shall be by way of petition in Form No. 1 prescribed in the Schedule to these Rules. (2) An application under this rule shall be submitted to the Chief Justice electronically and shall state- (a) name and address of the applicant; (b) position held in public service or judicial office; and (c) experience exposing the applicant to sufficient knowledge in legal practice within the United Republic of Tanzania. (3) The application shall be accompanied by– (a) recommendation note from the Attorney General; (b) letter of introduction of the applicant from the employer; (c) certified copy of a letter of first appointment; (d) certified copy of a letter of confirmation of employment; (e) certified copy of a promotion letter making him eligible for exemption; (f) curriculum vitae; (g) certified copies of academic and professional certificates; and (h) certified copy of a national identity card. (4) Without prejudice to the provisions of subrule (3), the applicant may furnish any other relevant information in support of his application. (5) The Chief Justice may, in his discretion, dispense with any of the requirements prescribed in subrule (3) or require the applicant to furnish any other relevant information as it may be necessary for the purpose of scrutiny of the application. 3 Law School of Tanzania (Exemption of Certain Officers) GN. NO. 793 (Contd) Scrutiny of applications - 5 Verify source ↗
(1) Upon receipt of an application, the Chief
AI-assisted research summary: The Chief Justice must direct each application and make recommendations on exemption eligibility. The Council must check the application’s completeness, examine eligibility, do any other directed task, and send its written recommendations to the Chief Justice after scrutiny is finished.
5.-(1) Upon receipt of an application, the Chief Justice shall direct the application and make recommendations on the eligibility of the applicant for exemption. to scrutinise the Council (2) Upon receipt of directions from the Chief Justice, the Council shall- (a) verify and satisfy itself on the completeness of the application; (b) examine eligibility of the applicant; and (c) perform any other duty as the Chief Justice may direct. (3) After completion of scrutiny, the Council shall submit its recommendations in writing to the Chief Justice. Determination of applications - 6 Verify source ↗
Upon receipt of the recommendations from the
AI-assisted research summary: After receiving the Council’s recommendations, the Chief Justice may grant an exemption application, ask the applicant for more particulars, or refuse the application and give written reasons.
6. Upon receipt of the recommendations from the Council, the Chief Justice may- (a) if satisfied that the applicant is eligible for exemption, grant the application and notify or cause the applicant to be notified in writing on the exemption; or (b) if not satisfied with the application- (i) (ii) for particulars require the applicant to furnish further his consideration; or refuse the application and notify or cause the applicant to be notified in writing of the refusal and reasons thereof. Certificate of exemption - 7 Verify source ↗
An applicant granted exemption under these
AI-assisted research summary: If an applicant is granted an exemption under these Rules, a Certificate of Exemption must be issued in Form No. 2 in the Schedule.
7. An applicant granted exemption under these Rules shall be issued with a Certificate of Exemption in Form No. 2 prescribed in the Schedule. 4 Law School of Tanzania (Exemption of Certain Officers) GN. NO. 793 (Contd) SCHEDULE FORM NO. 1 IN THE MATTER OF THE LAW SCHOOL OF TANZANIA ACT [CAP. 425] IN THE MATTER OF PETITION FOR EXEMPTION UNDER SECTION 2(2) OF THE LAW SCHOOL ACT BY THE… ................................................................... PETITIONER PETITION FOR EXEMPTION (Made under rule 4(1)) The Honourable Chief Justice, of The United Republic of Tanzania, The Court of Appeal of Tanzania, P.O. Box 9004, Dar es Salaam. Your Lordship, The humble petition of (Name) of….………………………… (Address) states as follows:
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These Rules may be cited as the Law School of
AI-assisted research summary: These Rules may be cited as the Law School of Tanzania (Exemption of Certain Officers) Rules, 2023.
1. These Rules may be cited as the Law School of Tanzania (Exemption of Certain Officers) Rules, 2023. Interpretation - 2 Verify source ↗
In these Rules, unless the context otherwise
AI-assisted research summary: This section defines key terms used in the Rules, including “Act,” “Council,” “exemption,” “judicial officer,” and “public service.”
2. In these Rules, unless the context otherwise Cap. 425 Cap. 341 requires - “Act” means the Law School of Tanzania Act; “Council” means Council for Legal Education established under the Advocates Act; “exemption” means exemption from the requirement of attending the Law School of Tanzania; “judicial officer” has the meaning ascribed to it under the Judiciary Administration Act; Cap. 298 “public service” means any service in a public office defined under the Public Service Act. PART II QUALIFICATIONS Qualifications
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(1) An applicant shall not be eligible for
AI-assisted research summary: An applicant is not eligible for exemption unless they meet the prescribed qualifications and have at least 10 years’ experience in law.
3.-(1) An applicant shall not be eligible for exemption under the Act unless: (a) he possesses the qualifications prescribed under section 2(2) of the Act; and (b) he has experience in the field of law for not less than ten years. 2 Law School of Tanzania (Exemption of Certain Officers) GN. NO. 793 (Contd) PART III PROCEDURE FOR EXEMPTION Application for exemption
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Section 1
AI-assisted research summary: The petitioner states that he is a citizen of the United Republic of Tanzania and refers to an attached birth certificate.
1. That, your Petitioner is a citizen of the United Republic of Tanzania born on the . A copy of his birth certificate is attached herewith and marked “ ............. ” forming part of this Petition. - 2 Verify source ↗
Section 2
AI-assisted research summary: This section states that the petitioner’s education details are to be listed, including primary and secondary schooling, and that academic certificates are attached as annexures.
2. That, the Petitioner received his education in the following schools: - (a) Primary Education: (b) Secondary Education: School, from to . (i) (ii) School, from to . School, from to Copies of Academic Certificates for Ordinary and Advanced Level are attached herein and marked as Annexure “……” and “…….” respectively. 5 Law School of Tanzania (Exemption of Certain Officers) GN. NO. 793 (Contd) - 3 Verify source ↗
That, the Petitioner joined
AI-assisted research summary: The petitioner states that they joined university and were awarded a Bachelor of Laws degree.
3. That, the Petitioner joined University and was awarded a Bachelor of Laws Degree (LL.B.) in (month/year) ...................................... Certified copies of the Academic Transcript and Degree Certificate are attached hereto and marked as Annexure “…….” and “… .... ” respectively. - 4 Verify source ↗
That,
AI-assisted research summary: This provision says the petitioner’s employment background follows.
4. That, the following is the Petitioner’s employment background ………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………. - 5 Verify source ↗
That, the Petitioner’s experience in legal practice within the United Republic of
AI-assisted research summary: This section says the Petitioner’s experience in legal practice within the United Republic of Tanzania is to be set out, but the text provided is only a placeholder and does not state the experience itself.
5. That, the Petitioner’s experience in legal practice within the United Republic of Tanzania is as follows: ………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………….. ………………………………………………………………………………………… …..……………………………………………………………………………………... - 6 Verify source ↗
That, the Petitioner attaches the following documents in support of his Petition
AI-assisted research summary: A petitioner must attach listed supporting documents, and the Chief Justice may exempt a qualified applicant from attending the Law School of Tanzania.
6. That, the Petitioner attaches the following documents in support of his Petition: (a) letter of introduction of the applicant from the employer; (b) certified copy of a letter of first appointment; (c) certified copy of a letter of confirmation of employment; (d) certified copy of a promotion letter; (e) curriculum vitae; (f) certified copies of academic and professional certificates; and (g) certified copy of a national identity card. Your Petitioner prays that Your Lordship may be pleased to exempt him from the requirement of attending the Law School of Tanzania. DATED and SIGNED at this day of 20….. ……………… (PETITIONER) 6 Law School of Tanzania (Exemption of Certain Officers) GN. NO. 793 (Contd) IN THE MATTER OF THE LAW SCHOOL OF TANZANIA ACT FORM NO. 2 [CAP. 425] AND IN THE MATTER OF PETITION FOR EXEMPTION UNDER SECTION 2(2) OF THE LAW SCHOOL ACT CERTIFICATE OF EXEMPTION (Made under rule (7)) WHEREAS, …………………………upon application .................... (name) has proved to my satisfaction to fulfill the requirements for exemption under section 2 (2) of the Act and rule 4(1) of the Law School of Tanzania (Exemption of Certain Officers) Rules, 2023. NOW THEREFORE, pursuant to the provisions of section 2(2) of the Act, I hereby exempt ................................................. from the requirement of attending the Law School of Tanzania. Dated this……...………. day of……………20………. …………………………… Chief Justice Dar es salaam 13th October, 2023 IBRAHIM HAMIS JUMA Chief Justice 7
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