COMING TO THE NEW SOUTH WALES BAR

Information for law students and others who are interested in starting a career at the NSW Bar; for interstate and overseas legal practitioners wishing to obtain a practising certificate; and those who wish to return to practice at the bar.

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 >>


PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT AND 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 >

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 >>


OUR 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 >>