Top five tips to prepare for AML reforms
Act now and get ahead of the curve: AML/CTF obligations will extend to gatekeeper professions such as lawyers, from 1 July 2026.
By Carol Prasad - 6 min read
Complying with the conditions on your practising certificate
An Australian practising certificate (PC) issued by the Council of the Law Society of New South Wales (Council) is subject to various conditions imposed by…
By The Professional Support Unit - 4 min read
Can a solicitor have two jobs?
This question may have recently crossed your mind. Well, take comfort in the fact that you are not alone. Queries of this nature are becoming…
By Katherine Lau - 5 min read
Interstate legal disciplinary decisions: November 2024
A summary of interstate disciplinary decisions involving solicitors.
By Legal Regulation Department - 1 min read
Decisions by the Professional Conduct Committee: November 2024
A summary of recent decisions by the Professional Conduct Committee
By Legal Regulation Department - 5 min read
Recent NCAT decisions
Summaries of recent NCAT decisions concerning solicitors.
By Legal Regulation Department - 8 min read
The forgotten disclosure?
A review of Section 174 (3) of the Legal Profession Uniform Law
By Chris Wall and Nick Satouris - 8 min read
Make wellbeing a priority this holiday season
Lawyer wellbeing has been a particular focus for the Law Society this year.
By Paul Monaghan and Elli Balafas - 4 min read
An overview of file ownership
This article is the first in a two-part series designed to provide an overview of file ownership.
By Dora Chan and Carol Prasad - 5 min read
About the Law Society of NSW Professional Standards Scheme
Solicitor Members, Life Members, and ILP Members of the Law Society of NSW engaging in private legal practice are eligible to participate in the Scheme.
By Aren Pedersen - 2 min read