This is a significant change as under current BVI law they may be admitted as of right as soon as they qualify in the United Kingdom. In contrast, applicants who have trained at the University of the West Indies and a West Indian regional law school are eligible to be admitted even if they have never practised.
Under current BVI laws, individuals can be admitted immediately after qualifying in the UK. In contrast, those trained at the University of the West Indies or a regional law school are eligible for admission even if they have no prior legal practice experience.