Representation
The bodies that speak for the profession.
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Every Australian solicitor practises alongside a law society — the state and territory bodies plus the national council.
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.
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.
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
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.
Society of African Australian Lawyers
Affinity associations
Association for African Australian lawyers.
- Type of body
- Affinity network
Verified22 September 2026
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
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
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