A voluntary association of practising barristers
In July 1896 an association of barristers was formed in New South Wales to consider and report upon all matters of current legislation, develop and enforce rules of professional discipline and to foster professional liaison amongst members of the Bar. More about us >>
Vale Paul Urquhart QC (1944-2010)
Liquor Licensing in NSW: A Report Card (ADVERTISEMENT)
15 Bobber: the Hon Justice Anna Katzmann
Law and the Relevance of Social Values
New national conduct rules for Australian barristers
The Australian Bar Association has prepared a set of national rules of conduct that will apply uniformly across Australia. The ABA welcomes any comments and submissions practitioners or others may wish to make. View a message from Tom Bathurst QC, immediate past president of the ABA, regarding the proposed national conduct rules.
Senior Counsel Protocol Learn more about the appointment process for senior counsel by reading the Senior Counsel Protocol
The World Bar Conference
The 5th World Bar Conference will be held in Sydney, between Thursday, 1 April and Sunday, 4 April 2010. The conference theme will be "The New Legal Challenges". Download a brochure >
Member services
The Bar Association provides services for practising barristers, including BarCare, a professional standards scheme, access to promotional schemes and guidance on legal costs and billing. Learn more >>
Practising as a barrister in New South Wales, Australia
Barristers are lawyers who specialise in court work. They also provide specialised legal advice and, like solicitors, can participate or represent people in mediations and arbitrations.
Learn more >>
The New South Wales Barristers' Rules
All barristers in New South Wales are bound by the Legal Profession Act 2004, the Legal Profession Regulation 2005 and the New South Wales Barristers' Rules. Learn more >
Education and professional development
Visit the home page of the Professional Development Department for the latest information on Bar exams, CPD seminars, regional mini-conferences and practising at the Bar. Education, training >>
Publications, submissions and other resources
Publications that keep members up to date with recent developments and provoke discussion and debate on important matters of law, professional conduct and the administration of justice. Learn more >
Equal opportunity at the Bar
Working on an array of issues affecting ordinary opportunities to practise as a barrister. Learn more >>
Professional conduct
The Bar Association's Professional Conduct Department facilitates the investigation and reporting to Bar Council of conduct complaints either referred to the Bar Council by the Legal Services Commissioner or initiated by the council itself. Learn more >>
Membership of national organisations
The Bar Association is a constituent body of two peak national organisations representing the interests of Australian lawyers: The Law Council and The Australian Bar Association >>
LawAccess NSW New South Wales now has a 'one stop shop' providing access to legal services and assistance.
The Duty Barrister Scheme
The Bar Association operates the Duty Barrister Scheme in the Local and District courts of NSW. Barristers are rostered each day on site.
