What is the standard of proof that the Applicant has to prove that he is fit to become a barrister and solicitor?
British Columbia, Canada
The following excerpt is from Lee (Re), 2009 LSBC 22 (CanLII):
It is the Applicant that has the burden of proving that he is of good character and repute and fit to become a barrister and solicitor. The standard of proof is on the balance of probabilities. See Law Society Rule 2-67 and Law Society of BC v. McOuat, Panel Decision (June 12, 1992) at p. 11.
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