The Law Society of New South Wales Professional Standards Scheme is an exclusive benefit for its Solicitor Members in private practice. It enables Solicitor Members to limit their civil liability, provided they meet the Scheme Instrument requirements. A brochure about the Scheme can be accessed here. You can also access the Scheme Instrument here.
The Law Society of New South Wales Professional Standards Scheme commences on 22 November each year. Solicitor Members in private practice are required to either register in the Scheme, or apply for exemption from the Scheme if they do not wish for the Scheme to apply to them.
We have prepared some frequently asked questions here to assist you.
How to apply for registration or exemption
Simply access the Scheme Portal here, using your LawID and password.
If you are unable to submit your application via the Scheme Portal, you may request a hard copy application from our Scheme Team. We do encourage you however to use the Online Scheme Portal.
Please call 02 9926 0189 if you need our help in using the Portal. We are very happy to walk you through the process.
Looking to increase your cap under the Scheme?
We have some helpful information regarding how you can apply to increase your cap under the Scheme here.
