Why it’s time to embrace the trust account
There’s a perception that trust accounting is overly complicated, time consuming or simply ‘not worth the hassle’.
By Sharon Blake - 6 min read
What work experience was like at the Law Society of NSW
From team meetings, the service of legal documents, attending the Supreme Court and even a visit to Parliament House
By Riley Short - 4 min read
Things to consider before pursuing your client for unpaid costs
A frequent and common frustration faced by solicitors is chasing clients for unpaid legal costs. Unpaid costs adversely impact a law practice’s cashflow and, ultimately,…
By Dora Chan - 8 min read
Supervising the use of Generative AI in legal practice
Gen AI will likely become more prevalent in legal practice, but if principals and supervisors fail to adopt appropriate processes to monitor its use, then…
By Mehzabin Farazi - 8 min read
The power of pastoral mentorship
The Professional Conduct Advisory Panel provides support to any solicitor who is facing some sort of regulatory process.
By Linden Barnes - 2 min read
Can solicitors use confidential client information to recover unpaid legal costs?
In short: no. Solicitors are subject to professional obligations that govern the handling of client information—even where fees remain unpaid.
By The Law Society's Ethics Committee - 3 min read
The proper preparation of annexures and exhibits to affidavits
As officers of the court, we have a critical role to play in observing court rules and procedures.
By Professional Standards Department - 3 min read
The responsibilities of renewing your practising certificate
It is essential that all solicitors renew their practising certificates before 30 June each year.
By Legal Regulation Department and Licensing and Registry Department - 5 min read
What is the Professional Standards Scheme?
Learn more about this exclusive benefit for its Solicitor Members in private practice.
By The Law Society of New South Wales Scheme Administration Team - 3 min read
Recent court decisions involving solicitors
NOVEMBER 2025
By Legal Regulation Department - 2 min read