Legislation and rules
In New South Wales the practise of law and the legal profession are governed by two pieces of legislation created and amended by the Government, as well as a non-penal but binding code of conduct created by the Law Society of New South Wales.
The Legal Profession Act 2004, which commenced on 1 October 2005, regulates legal practice in New South Wales. It aims to serve the administration of justice and protect clients of law practices and the public generally. It also seeks to facilitate the regulation of legal practice on a national basis across State and Territory borders.
The Legal Profession Regulation 2005, which commenced on 1 October 2005, augments the Act. It deals with a range of topics including admission and Practising Certificate requirements, advertising, practice structures, trust money and costs.
The Revised Professional Conduct and Practice Rules 1995 (Solicitors’ Rules) outlines the duties owed by a practitioner to clients, the Courts, other practitioners and third parties. It also contains a section on legal practice.
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
