Representation

Every Australian solicitor practises alongside a law society — the state and territory bodies plus the national council.

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  The Law Society of Western Australia

  Law societies

  The Law Society of Western Australia is a professional association for lawyers in WA. It provides member representation and support, professional education and networking events. Its CPD program includes in-person, online and on-demand learning, alongside Brief publications and a legal jobs board.

  Type of body

  Law society

  Verified21 September 2026

The representative bodies for barristers.

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  The Western Australian Bar Association

  Bar associations

  The professional association for the Western Australian bar.

  Type of body

  Bar association

  Verified22 September 2026

Practice-area bodies.

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  Australian Institute of Conveyancers — WA Division

  Specialist associations

  The WA division of the Australian Institute of Conveyancers.

  Type of body

  Specialist association

  Verified23 September 2026
• CL

  Criminal Lawyers' Association of Western Australia

  Specialist associations

  Western Australian association offering criminal-law advocacy, networking and continuing professional development. Members contribute to law-reform submissions and access court and legislative updates and conference papers. Its public directory helps people locate criminal lawyers.

  Type of body

  Specialist association

  Verified14 August 2026

Bodies organised around who practitioners are rather than what they practise — women lawyers, First Nations lawyers, LGBTQ+ practitioners, culturally and linguistically diverse members, practitioners with disability.

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  Society of African Australian Lawyers

  Affinity associations

  Association for African Australian lawyers.

  Type of body

  Affinity network

  Verified22 September 2026
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  The Piddington Society

  Affinity associations

  Western Australian not-for-profit legal association offering practical legal training, CPD conferences, short courses and an online learning library. Its activities support community legal centres, access-to-justice projects and First Nations legal education.

  Type of body

  Not-for-profit membership society

  Verified19 September 2026
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  Women Lawyers of Western Australia

  Affinity associations

  Western Australian association advancing women in the legal profession through mentoring, law-reform work, CPD, networking and awards. It also publishes research and practical resources on workplace harassment, professional equality and best-practice policies.

  Type of body

  Affinity network

  Verified22 September 2026