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Admission to the legal profession

This section contains detailed information about the procedures New Zealand lawyers should follow when applying for admission under the Trans-Tasman Mutual Recognition Act 1997.

If you are looking for general information about admission as a lawyer in New South Wales, you may be able to find this information on the Legal Profession Admission Board's website.

The Legal Profession Admission Board administers various functions associated with the admission of lawyers in New South Wales. The Board undertakes these functions in close consultation with the Supreme Court of New South Wales.

The Legal Profession Admission Board's website contains information on the following topics:

the requirements for admission as a lawyer in New South Wales
issues overseas practitioners need to consider before applying for admission
information for prospective students wishing to undertake a Diploma in Law to qualify for admission as a lawyer
frequently asked questions regarding admission ceremonies conducted at the Supreme Court.