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 www.elitigation.sg “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 (www.elitigation.sg) 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 (www.supcourt.gov.sg) 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 6887 7222 or email elitigation@crimsonlogic.com

MICROSITEhttp://www.elitigation.sg/GetReady/