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The Profession

The Profession

Eight pillars, with account workspaces separated below.

Law societies

Every Australian solicitor practises alongside a law society — the state and territory bodies plus the national council. They administer practising certificates, run CPD, and in most jurisdictions operate an ethics line worth locating before you need it.

9 listed · 9 verified in the last 90 days

  • ACT Law Society

    Law societies

    The ACT Law Society represents the ACT legal profession and provides member services, continuing professional development and practice-support resources. It runs CPD seminars, on-demand webinars and professional and social events, and publishes Ethos and Hearsay.

    Type of body
    Law society and legal profession regulator
    Verified21 September 2026
  • Statutory body representing and regulating the Northern Territory legal profession. It issues practising certificates, investigates complaints and provides trust-account and CPD information. Public services include lawyer and firm directories, legal-cost information and an initial-interview referral scheme; it does not give legal advice.

    Type of body
    Law society and legal profession regulator
    Verified22 September 2026

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