Ethics & Standards Quarterly

What should I put in a costs agreement?

Taking the plunge to set up your own law practice can be both exciting and daunting but there are a number of steps that need…

Lawcover guide: false file notes

Why file notes are a lawyer’s best friend.

Failure to disclose: unsatisfactory professional conduct

This article provides a case summary of Legal Services Commissioner v Desacola, where a lawyer’s failure to disclose resulted in a finding of unsatisfactory professional…

The Law Society of NSW Professional Standards Scheme

The Law Society of New South Wales Professional Standards Scheme is an exclusive membership benefit for those in private practice.

What to do when a client dies

It is often a personally upsetting moment when a client dies. It is also likely we will become the object of demands for information.

Generative AI: how to use efficiently and safely

Here is a walk-through of how generative AI may be used to assist you to provide legal services, and the regulatory and ethical considerations that…

A solicitor’s guide to responsible use of artificial intelligence

How to engage ethically with a chatbot: a solicitor’s guide to responsible use of AI

Solicitor and law practice marketing – how do I meet my regulatory obligations?

Being able to distinguish your skills and expertise from other practitioners is an important first step to building your reputation and the reputation of your…

Updated Ethics FAQs

The Law Society’s Ethics Committee has recently updated its FAQs to provide additional guidance

Recent decisions of the Council of the Law Society of NSW