Clint Rickards applies to become lawyer

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TO THE BAR? Former assistant police commissioner Clint Rickards' name appears on a list of applicants (inset) applying for admission to the bar as a lawyer.

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Former assistant police commissioner Clint Rickards has applied for admission to the bar as a lawyer.

Rickards was acquitted of historical sex charges in March last year and resigned from the police in November.

He has been studying law at Auckland University and has applied to the High Court in Auckland for admission as a barrister and solicitor, Radio New Zealand reported.

However, before this can happen he has to obtain a character approval certificate.

Auckland District Law Society members have the opportunity to comment on the suitability of candidates.

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