Affinity associations

National volunteer association supporting cultural diversity in the legal profession through state and territory branches. It provides mentoring, professional and social events, member opportunities and publications, with national marketing and business-development volunteer roles.

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Affinity network

National peak body for women lawyers associations, advocating for equality in legal practice and the justice system. It publishes policy submissions and research, supports professional networks, and maintains resources on working parents, discrimination and finding women barristers and lawyers.

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Affinity network

National association for disabled lawyers and law students.

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Affinity network

Network for in-house counsel.

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Affinity network

Legal Hackers chapters have historically operated collaborative online communities and discussion channels around legal innovation and technology.

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Professional community

International legal innovation network with Australian participation and online collaboration channels.

Type of body

Professional community

Australian NewLaw ecosystem with networking and collaboration among innovative practitioners.

Type of body

Professional community

Volunteer-run national professional association connecting LGBTIQA+ members of the legal community and allies. Its NSW, Queensland, South Australian, Victorian and Western Australian chapters host educational and networking events. It publishes advocacy submissions and event resources; it does not provide legal advice or referral services.

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Affinity network

Not-for-profit run by early-career legal professionals, with chapters across the country, focused on legal innovation.

Type of body

Affinity network