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Welcome

The Law Society of Western Australia is a voluntary association of lawyers. Our aim is to:

  • assist members of the legal profession in the practice of law
  • assist the community by advocating for justice
  • provide education about the law, and
  • assist in the facilitation of access to legal services

For more information about the Society, follow the menu left.

  
Dudley Stow
President
News

Public will be Denied Access to Justice

The public will be denied access to justice if the current low level of legal aid fees are allowed to continue, warns Dudley Stow, President of the Law Society of Western Australia >> read more

Jailing of Knife Offenders Rash Comment

The Law Society of Western Australia has today come out strongly against Police Minister Rob Johnson's comments yesterday proposing mandatory jail sentences of nine months for people caught with knives in public >> read more

The Society's 2007-2008 Annual Report is now available

Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Click Here to view updated information regarding the implementation of mandatory Continuing Professional Development (CPD) in Western Australia.

 
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QA Status
The Law Society of Western Australia has been approved by the Legal Practice Board as CPD QA Providers for the Legal Profession in Western Australia. You can claim 1 CPD point per hour of attendance for all seminars attended since 1 April 2007.
 
2008 Continuing Professional Development
CPD Seminars have now been scheduled for 2008
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Law Council of Australia
To view current media releases published by the Law Council of Australia, visit their website.
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2009 Law Society Diary and Directory
The 2009 Society diary and directory is on its way and will be ready by mid-November for distribution. If you would like a copy of this useful information tool, please complete the attached form and return it to the Society by 3 November 2008.
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Joining the Law Society
 
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