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Why choose The Law Society?

Members of the Law Society of NSW belong to a long, proud history and an association that has been speaking on behalf of the legal profession and defending the rights of all since 1884. Our network of expert policy committees draws on the collective knowledge and experience of members to promote public debate on law reform and legal policy issues.
When you become a member, you are instantly connected to the largest and most diverse professional legal body in NSW. In fact, the Law Society has more than 29,000 members working across all fields of law around the state.

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MEMBERSHIP THAT IS

RIGHT FOR YOU

Private practitioners

We understand the challenges you face and we have a suite of tools to support and help you. As a Law Society member, you have access to:

LSJ magazine, print and digital subscriptions
The Law Society of New South Wales Scheme
Specialist Accreditation Scheme
Private practitioner portal
Premium subscription to LawInform CPD platform
Tailored events and initiatives
Support services

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Government solicitors

Our membership is designed to support you when you need it most. As a Law Society member, you have access to:

LSJ magazine, print and digital subscriptions
A dedicated government solicitor portal
Premium subscription to LawInform CPD platform
Specialist Accreditation Scheme
Tailored events
Networking opportunities
The John Hennessey Legal Scholarship
Michelle Crowther PSM Excellence Award

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In-house counsel

We appreciate the requirements of working in-house and will work closely with you to establish success. As a Law Society member, you have access to:

LSJ magazine, print and digital subscriptions
A dedicated in-house counsel portal
Premium subscription to LawInform CPD platform
Specialist Accreditation Scheme
Tailored events
Networking opportunities
Support services

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Young Lawyers

There is a lot to think about when you are starting out. But you are not alone. We are here to support you throughout your career.

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Associate members

For individuals admitted to practise law in a state or territory of Australia who do not hold a current practising certificate issued by the Law Society of NSW, law office managers, legally qualified individuals who are not admitted to practise law in a state or territory in Australia and foreign lawyers.

Benefits include:

Tailored content: LSJ magazine, print and digital subscriptions
Premium subscription to LawInform CPD platform and Specialist Accreditation access
Lead the profession by joining a committee
Business development and networking opportunities
Partner benefits
Invitations to exclusive events
Support services

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Life and honorary life membership

Life membership recognises long, distinguished and meritorious service to the Law Society, the law, the profession, or the community through the utilisation of legal skills.

Life and honorary life membership nomination guidelines

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