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.
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 Institute of Victoria
Law societies
The Law Institute of Victoria represents the Victorian legal profession and provides CPD, accredited specialisation, professional networks and practice support. Its resources include the Law Institute Journal, a legal library, ethics and practice-support services, and conferences and networking events.
- Type of body
- Law society
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
Law Society of Tasmania
Law societies
The Law Society of Tasmania represents the Tasmanian legal profession and provides member support, practice resources and continuing professional development. Its education program includes in-person and livestreamed events, recordings and podcasts. The Society also publishes professional news and the Law Letter journal.
- Type of body
- Law society
Verified21 September 2026
Queensland Law Society
Law societies
The representative body and, with the Legal Services Commission, part of the regulatory framework for Queensland solicitors. It provides continuing professional development, practice-management training, ethics and practice support, member services and early-career resources.
- Type of body
- Law society
Verified19 September 2026
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 2026The Law Society of South Australia
Law societies
The representative body for the South Australian legal profession. It provides membership services, continuing professional development and on-demand education, ethics and practice support, a law library and professional publications. Its education program includes in-person and online seminars for legal practitioners.
- Type of body
- Law society
Verified21 September 2026
The Law Society of Western Australia
Law societies
The Law Society of Western Australia is a professional association for lawyers in WA. It provides member representation and support, professional education and networking events. Its CPD program includes in-person, online and on-demand learning, alongside Brief publications and a legal jobs board.
- Type of body
- Law society
Verified21 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
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