With more than 4,800 members, the Law Society of Western Australia is the peak association for the legal profession in Western Australia. With a range of membership categories available, Law Society membership provides access to invaluable support and resources throughout your career.
Top 6 Member Benefits
Free access to leading professional development seminars and webinars through CPD Freedom*
Free access to our Brief journal, Friday Facts, CPD News and other regular communications to receive the latest news relevant to the profession
Resources to help lawyers effectively manage their practice, maintain the highest ethical standards and support their career journey
Cap your occupational liability through the Professional Standards Scheme
Over 30 specialist committees to become involved with
Firms with over 50% of fee earners as Law Society members have the opportunity to be placed on our online Find a Lawyer database.
* Terms, conditions and exclusions apply
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 4,800 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 EQUIPPED
- Accredited programmes including Quality Practice Standard and Accredited Family Law Specialists
- Mentoring Programmes for career development and networking
- Access to Professional Standards Scheme to limit occupational liability
See what our members have to say
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.
Dora van der Westhuyzen
Nova Legal
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.
Kassem Seedat
Seedat Lawyers
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.
Tom Camp
Butcher Paull & Calder
I had been considering joining The Law Society of WA 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.