Anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing reforms – FAQs
The Law Society of NSW has increased efforts in educating the profession about the AML/CTF reforms and what solicitors can do now to ready their…
Confidentiality and information barriers: considerations for the modern solicitor
Lawyers are a sentimental lot, often thinking wistfully of the image of a diligent lawyer dutifully writing and shuffling papers sitting at an old-fashioned roller-top…
When do I need to apologise to a client?
Our profession seems to be a very apologetic one.
Continuing Professional Development requirements
Practitioners are reminded that the current Continuing Professional Development (CPD) year ends on 31 March 2025.
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…
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…
Interstate legal disciplinary decisions: November 2024
A summary of interstate disciplinary decisions involving solicitors.
Decisions by the Professional Conduct Committee: November 2024
A summary of recent decisions by the Professional Conduct Committee
Recent NCAT decisions
Summaries of recent NCAT decisions concerning solicitors.
The forgotten disclosure?
A review of Section 174 (3) of the Legal Profession Uniform Law