The Law Society of Western Australia

A thought-provoking and informative article by Professsor Bertus de Villiers was published in the August 2022 edition of the Law Society of Western Australia's Brief journal. In this

If Australian enterprise needs convincing that equity and diversity are good for business, it only has to look at the legal profession which has done the analysis and makes a strong case.

What tugs most at our heart strings – is it our children and wanting the best opportunity for them?

On 28 July 2021, it will be 100 years since Edith Cowan delivered her inaugural speech to Western Australian Parliament – the first woman in Australia to do so.

The legal profession has a sexual harassment problem which has been well documented.

Law Access is a charitable body which operates a state-wide pro bono legal referral service.

When it comes to access to justice, we short-change the most vulnerable people in our community.

Introduction

As Western Australia’s peak professional body and voice of the legal profession, the Law Society of Western Australia believes that now, more than ever, people need access to vital information about their legal rights and responsibilities.

There are significant benefits to be gained from strengthening engagement and retention of legal professionals in Western Australia, from our law graduates to highly experienced practitioners.&nbsp

Writing for the Law Society of Western Australia, Amber Roncoroni of HLS Legal reflects on 10 Years of the Fair Work Act 2009.

In this article, personal branding for professional services expert and New Work Consulting’s Director Julissa Shrewsbury discusses how a consideration of your personal brand can increa

Melissa Parke is a former Member of Parliament, served as Minister for International Development, and is a former United Nations lawyer.

#LawyersMakeADifference highlights real stories of lawyers using their skills to help people in our community.

In Law Week 2019, the Law Society of Western Australia launches a new, ongoing campaign, #LawyersMakeADifference, to highlight real stories of lawyers using their skills to help people in o

In Law Week 2019, the Law Society of Western Australia launches a new, ongoing campaign, #LawyersMakeADifference, to highlight real stories of lawyers using their skills to help people in o

In Law Week 2019, the Law Society of Western Australia launches a new, ongoing campaign, #LawyersMakeADifference, to highlight real stories of lawyers using their skills to help people in o

In Law Week 2019, the Law Society of Western Australia launches a new, ongoing campaign, #LawyersMakeADifference, to highlight real stories of lawyers using their skills to help people in o

Law Week is an annual opportunity for the legal profession to engage with the public, build a shared understanding of the law and promote access to justice.

Krista Dunstan writes for the Law Society of Western Australia regarding its Lore Law Project.

Writing for the Law Society of Western Australia, Gemma Little, Associate at MDC Legal, outlines your rights and responsibilities under the law as an employer when faced with a vexatious co

Fiona Poh, on behalf of the Law Society of Western Australia, spoke to entrepreneur Iain McIntyre about how he left a career path in law to become a co-founder of HUMM Technology.

The office of Solicitor-General occupies a singular, unique position in Western Australia, intersecting both law and politics.

The Law Society is embracing design thinking as part of our core professional education offering in 2019.