Law Society of NSW

About Law Society of NSW

The Law Society of New South Wales is a professional association which represents over 30,000 members. The Law Society has statutory powers and regulates the practice of law in New South Wales. The Law Society of NSW encourages debate and actively drives law reform issues through policy submissions and open dialogue with governments, parliamentary bodies, the courts and the New South Wales Department of Justice. It ensures the general public has appropriate access to justice and can be easily connected to members of the profession when they require legal advice. Along with the Office of the Legal Services Commissioner, the Law Society sets and enforces professional standards, licenses solicitors to practise, investigates complaints and administers discipline to ensure both the community and the profession are properly served by ethical and responsible solicitors. What we do From statutory obligations to representative functions, the Law Society's responsibilities are numerous, as are the interests we seek to serve. +Our vision To lead the profession To serve members To ensure a just legal system +Our mission Undertake activities and services determined by the needs and welfare of members Effectively represent the profession at government and community levels Ensure a competitive national profession Ensure the community is served by ethical, competent and independent legal practitioners Ensure the community has reasonable and affordable access to justice Advocate for ongoing reform of the law and the legal system We're not all lawyers Our focus We strive to uphold the guiding principles expressed in our vision and mission statements. Our initiatives are focused on the following areas: + Enhance the profession’s voice We act as the voice of the legal profession, representing the interests of almost 30,000 members. We encourage debate and actively drive law reform issues through policy submissions and open dialogue with governments, parliamentary bodies, the courts and the Attorney-General’s Department. + Regulate the profession Endowed with co-regulatory duties with the Office of the Legal Services Commissioner, we set and enforce professional standards, license solicitors to practise, investigate complaints and administer discipline to ensure that both the community and the profession are properly served by ethical and responsible solicitors. + Guide the profession We provide confidential guidance to solicitors about all aspects of the Legal Profession Uniform Law and its associated legislation. To complement assistance across sensitive ethical and compliance issues, we also help solicitors comply with their professional development obligations. + Unite the profession We unite the profession, helping members across the state stay in touch with legal developments and with fellow solicitors through a range of publications, networking opportunities and regional law societies. +Support members We provide a wide range of services to our members to assist them in their professional and personal lives so they can provide better service to their clients and uphold the integrity of the profession. +Connect the profession and the community We ensure the general public has appropriate access to justice and can be easily connected to members of the profession when they require legal advice. At the Law Society Working with us offers the chance to be surrounded by motivated and passionate individuals from diverse backgrounds, who are all seeking to make a difference. There is an inclusive team culture and permanent staff can also benefit from: + Professional development opportunities with access the They Society's CPD courses & seminars + An extensive range of discounts and special offers through Member Connexions + An Employee and manager Wellbeing Program + A central Sydney CBD location that is close to public transport The position you've always wanted. www.lawsociety.com.au/careers

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