Representation
The bodies that speak for the profession.
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Every Australian solicitor practises alongside a law society — the state and territory bodies plus the national council.
The Law Society of New South Wales
Law societies
The Law Society of New South Wales represents solicitors in NSW and provides professional development, specialist accreditation and practice-support resources. Its activities include conferences, regional and young-lawyer networks, publications and guidance for legal practices.
- Type of body
- Law society
Verified21 September 2026
The representative bodies for barristers.
New South Wales Bar Association
Bar associations
The professional association and, for barristers, the regulatory body for the New South Wales bar.
- Type of body
- Bar association
Verified22 September 2026
Bodies organised around who practitioners are rather than what they practise — women lawyers, First Nations lawyers, LGBTQ+ practitioners, culturally and linguistically diverse members, practitioners with disability.
Diverse Women in Law
Affinity associations
Not-for-profit organisation supporting diverse women through legal study and professional careers. Its programmes cover commercial law, advocacy, competitions and inclusive recruitment, supported by research on structural barriers, industry events and the Unravelled podcast.
- Type of body
- Affinity network
Verified22 September 2026
Ngalaya Indigenous Corporation
Affinity associations
Association for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander lawyers and law students in NSW and the ACT.
- Type of body
- Affinity network
Verified19 September 2026
Women Lawyers Association of NSW
Affinity associations
NSW professional association supporting women in law through advocacy, regional chapters, networking, webinars and awards. It publishes law-firm comparison data, career research, submissions and other resources on equality and career progression.
- Type of body
- Affinity network
Verified22 September 2026
District and suburban law associations.
City of Sydney Law Society
Regional & suburban associations
Regional or suburban law society for solicitors practising in the district.
- Type of body
- Regional or suburban law society
Verified23 September 2026Eastern Suburbs Law Society
Regional & suburban associations
Regional or suburban law society for solicitors practising in the district.
- Type of body
- Regional or suburban law society
Verified23 September 2026
Far North Coast Law Society
Regional & suburban associations
Regional or suburban law society for solicitors practising in the district.
- Type of body
- Regional or suburban law society
Verified23 September 2026
Parramatta & District Regional Law Society
Regional & suburban associations
Regional or suburban law society for solicitors practising in the district.
- Type of body
- Regional or suburban law society
Verified22 September 2026
Charles Sturt University Law Society
Law student societies
Law student society for CSU law students; ALSA member; serves regional NSW students.
- Type of body
- Law student society
Verified22 September 2026
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