Practising law in New South Wales
The Law Society provides information on the practise of law in New South Wales for both current solicitors and those wishing to practise in this state.
The information in this section includes step-by-step instructions, links to relevant organisations and legislation plus downloadable forms.
Becoming a solicitor in NSW | Your Practising Certificate |
Academic and practical legal training requirements and how to apply for admission to the Supreme Court of NSW. More... | Applications, renewals, fees, types, conditions and undertakings, Certificates of Fitness, interstate practitioners and practising foreign law in NSW. More... |
MCLE (CPD) | Supervised Legal Practice |
Approved Practice Management Courses in NSW for solicitors intending to practise as a principal or solicitor on the record. More... | How to have this condition removed from your Practising Certificate. More... |
Practice Management Course | Professional Indemnity Insurance |
How to become a sole practitioner, partner or legal practitioner director for solicitors with unrestricted Practising Certificates. More... | The approved insurer, LawCover, exemptions and limitation of liability through the Law Society of NSW Scheme. More... |
Enquiries and record search | Locating Australian legal practitioners |
Assistance with Practising Certificates, NSW solicitor contact details, locating files and historical searches of practices. More... | Links to Law Societies and Bar Associations in Australian states and territories. More... |
Practice structures | Forms directory |
Incorporated Legal Practices and multi-disciplinary partnerships, plus the notification requirements for each type. More... | List of downloadable forms in PDF format for all the areas above. More... |
CONTACT
- Law Society of NSW
- 170 Phillip Street
- Sydney NSW 2000
- DX 362 Sydney
- T: (02) 9926 0333
- F: (02) 9231 5809
- E: lawsociety@lawsociety.com.au
