Law Society Profiles
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.
Inside In-house Legal Teams
Inside In-house Legal Teams - Report on a survey of corporate and government lawyers
This report presents new research on corporate and government lawyers working in NSW. It sets out the findings of a survey of in-house members and includes information on the work they do, private practice experience and accessibility of flexible working arrangements, mentoring options and opportunities for career progression.
2016 National Profile of solicitors
Law Society National Profile report 2016
This national profile includes a demographic breakdown of solicitors represented by each of the eight state and territory Law Societies in Australia.
Profile of the solicitors of NSW
Profile of the Solicitors of New South Wales 2016
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.
Practising solicitor statistics – Quarterly updates for 2018/19
The following statistics on practising solicitors are drawn from the Law Society's database: