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Ceasing to practise

If you are ceasing to practise in New South Wales, you must notify the Law Society of New South Wales so that your records can be amended accordingly.

Please notify the Society in writing, advising the DATE that you will cease or have ceased to practise. You may either:

• let your certificate lapse on 30 June when it expires, or
• surrender your Practising Certificate.

You MUST surrender your Practising Certificate in the following circumstances:

• If you are moving your principal place of practice to another jurisdiction within Australia. You must apply for a practising certificate in that jurisdiction.
• Transferring to the Bar.

If you choose to surrender your certificate, please return your Practising Certificate by post or in person to the Law Society Registry. Please refer to the Schedule of Refunds.