Certificates of

Fitness

If you intend to engage in legal practice principally in an Australian jurisdiction other than New South Wales, or become a Barrister or Notary Public, The Law Society of New South Wales may supply you with a ‘Certificate of Fitness and Good Standing'.

The Certificate of Fitness and Good Standing provides details of:

      (a) your admission to the legal profession; and

      (b) your current practising certificate or if you do not hold a current practising certificate, your most recent practising certificate; and

      (c) any conduct issues.

The fees for a Certificate of Fitness are as follows:

  • Law Society Member – Nil;
  • Non Member within Australia - $110 including GST (net $100); and
  • Non-Member overseas - $100 (no GST applied).

To request a Certificate of Fitness and Good Standing, complete your application and please return it to The Law Society Registry.