The Law Society Membership perks
About The Law Society of Western Australia
The Law Society of Western Australia is the peak professional association for lawyers in Western Australia. The Law Society is a not-for-profit association dedicated to the representation of its members and to the enhancement of the legal profession through being a respected leader and contributor on law reform, access to justice and rule of law.
Our vision is to be the essential membership for the legal profession.
Our mission is to deliver strong advocacy, high-value networking, education and support services for the West Australian legal profession.
Our purpose is to be the voice of the legal profession in Western Australia.
Why Become a Member
BE SUPPORTED
- Industry updates through Friday Facts, CPD News and other regular communications and our bi-monthly legal journal Brief
- Broad reaching continuing professional development programme
- Representation through constituent membership of the Law Council of Australia
BE EMPOWERED
- Media engagement on your behalf to lobby and advocate
- Access to counselling sessions and wellbeing resources through LawCare WA
- Supporting legal education programmes through the Francis Burt Law Education Programme
BE CONNECTED
- Opportunity to be a part of a network of over 4,700 colleagues
- Find a Lawyer referral service – connecting your practice to the community
- Professional events and business development opportunities
- 30+ specialist committees for members to influence the agenda
BE RELEVANT
- Accreditation programmes including Quality Practice Standard, and Accredited Family Law Practitioner
- Mentoring Programmes for career development and networking
- Access to the Professional Standards Scheme to limit occupational liability
Why become a member?
Be supported:
• Free and extensive CPD all year round
• Access to free and confidential mental health support via Law Care
• National representation via the Law Council of Australia
Be empowered:
• Use your voice to advocate for change on one of our 30-plus committees
• Member rates on a range of signature learning courses
• Contribute content to Brief and CPD programs to raise your profile
Be connected:
• Give back as a mentor, CPD presenter, or volunteer with the Francis Burt Law Education Program
• Connect with community via our Find a Lawyer referral service
Be equipped:
• Access resources to guide compliance, ethics, and professional standards
• Pair with a mentor and learn from the best in the business
• Stay in-the-know on career advice, law reform, policy, and practice updates
Looking for a lawyer?
If you think you have a legal problem and may require a lawyer, the Law Society has developed a helpful toolkit which provides the information you may need to know while engaging with the legal system in Western Australia.
Law Mutual
Law Mutual (WA) was established by the Law Society to administer the professional indemnity insurance arrangements (the PII arrangements).
The major functions of Law Mutual (WA) are to:
- obtain competitively priced insurance coverage for Western Australian law practices and practitioners
- implement risk management strategies to reduce the instances of claims
- establish an efficient claims management service
Testimonials
What our members say about us
Dora van der Westhuyzen
Being a member of the Law Society helped me navigate my first few years in the legal profession, offering support and guidance through professional development, networking and mentoring while promoting and fostering collegiality within the legal community.
Katherine Thomas
I had been considering joining The Law Society for a while and decided to find out more by attending Law Week events. So impressed was I by the quality of the speakers and dialogue at the Long Lunch in 2022 that I signed up to join. I'm looking forward to being more involved with the legal community in WA through the Law Society.
Thomas Camp
I consider being a member of the Law Society a fundamental part of my career. It provides me with opportunities to meet great people and to grow professionally, such as through being a member of the Brief Editorial Committee and the Council of the Law Society. It also helps me fulfill what I view as my wider obligations as a lawyer by organising a mentoring programme for law students and the mock trial programme where I can use my experience for something more than just assisting paying clients. I encourage everyone to join and become involved in the good work done by the Law Society.
Kassem Seedat
Law Society membership is a no-brainer: it allows me to catch up with what's important on the WA and national legal scene, meet colleagues and complete all CPD needs efficiently. These are critical supports for all, but especially sole practitioners who comprise the majority of WA's lawyers.
