Suspected plagiarism is investigated in a second lawyer training programme
An investigation has been launched by the Bar Association into suspected cheating by two trainee barristers on its compulsory legal education scheme.
The probe is the first of its kind involving the Advanced Legal Education programme, which is intended to improve the standards of barristers entering the profession.
If cheating is confirmed, those responsible could face disciplinary action and might even be prevented from becoming barristers.
Wong Ka-chun, director of the Bar's programme, said the incident involved two participants in a workshop last weekend on drafting legal submissions. They are suspected of copying from model answers that had been provided to candidates who had already taken the course.
Mr Wong said the matter was being investigated by the Bar's special committee on legal education. Once it is completed, the Bar Council - the association's governing body - would decide whether any action should be taken.