申請人必須：
(a) (i) 在《律政人員條例》第2A條及附表2所規定的認可司法管轄區內取得合資格律師的資格，並在取得資格後具備至少6年專業經驗；或
(ii) 在《律政人員條例》第2A條及附表2所規定的認可司法管轄區內取得合資格大律師的資格和全面執業權後，具備至少7年專業經驗；
(b) 在香港中學文憑考試或香港中學會考英國語文科考獲第3級或以上成績，中國語文科考獲第2級或以上成績 (見註)，或具同等成績；以及
(c) 能操流利英語及粵語。
(d) 如具備一般顧問工作(尤其是關於發牌規例的實施方面的顧問工作)經驗則更佳。

Candidates should:
(a) (i) be qualified solicitors admitted in a recognized jurisdiction as stipulated under Section 2A and Schedule 2 of the Legal Officers Ordinance and have at least 6 years' post-qualification professional experience; or
(ii) be qualified barristers with at least 7 years' professional experience since attaining the right to full practice in a recognized jurisdiction as stipulated under Section 2A and Schedule 2 of the Legal Officers Ordinance;
(b) have attained Level 3 or above in English Language and Level 2 or above in Chinese Language in the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination or Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination (see Note), or equivalent; and
(c) be fluent in English and Cantonese.
(d) Experience in general advisory work, in particular, on the implementation of licensing regulations will be an advantage.