Law societies
Every Australian solicitor practises alongside a law society — the state and territory bodies plus the national council. They administer practising certificates, run CPD, and in most jurisdictions operate an ethics line worth locating before you need it.
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ACT Law Society
Law societies
The ACT Law Society represents the ACT legal profession and provides member services, continuing professional development and practice-support resources. It runs CPD seminars, on-demand webinars and professional and social events, and publishes Ethos and Hearsay.
- Type of body
- Law society and legal profession regulator
Verified21 September 2026
Law Society Northern Territory
Law societies
Statutory body representing and regulating the Northern Territory legal profession. It issues practising certificates, investigates complaints and provides trust-account and CPD information. Public services include lawyer and firm directories, legal-cost information and an initial-interview referral scheme; it does not give legal advice.
- Type of body
- Law society and legal profession regulator
Verified22 September 2026
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