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 Replacement of former PC E-filing System eLitigation integration

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  “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

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.

MAKING THE PC APPLICATION

Step-by-Step Guide may be found by visiting elitigation website (  Reference Centre  Application for Practising Certificate

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.

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

Sample Application Sample application form  Pre-populated information

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.

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.

NOTICE OF CHANGE OF PARTICULARS

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

Locating AAS number and PC number Case file “Documents” Tab

Filing a Notice of Change of Particulars Screenshots showing both types of Notices

When composing forms, type new information in yellow fields

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

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

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 or

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