Surveys and statistics
The following reports provide valuable statistical and demographic information about the legal profession in NSW which assists the Law Society to fulfil its responsibilities to solicitors now and into the future.
Profile of the solicitors of NSW
Profile of the Solicitors of New South Wales 2010
This report contains a demographic analysis of the solicitors of NSW and helps to identify and monitor trends in the legal profession. Information is drawn from two sources: the annual census data in the Law Society's database and the annual survey completed as part of Practising Certificate renewal.
The Solicitors of New South Wales in 2015
This report predicts what the profession in NSW will look like in 2015. Predictions are based on quantitative analysis of database and Practising Certificate survey data dating back to 1988.
Profile – Monthly research updates for 2011
The following data represents monthly statistics about practising solicitors drawn from the Law Society's database.
JanuaryFebruary MarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptember OctoberNovemberDecember
Also see the Statistics Archive (2003 - 2010).
