Join the Law Society of South Australia
as an Associate or Student Associate

As an Associate or Student Associate, joining the Law Society of South Australia offers you a unique opportunity to connect with a vibrant and diverse legal community, helping you build relationships with potential employers and mentors before you even enter practice. As the peak body of the South Australian legal profession, the Law Society is your steadfast partner, providing you with resources, services, and benefits that will support your career from the very start.

By becoming a member, you’ll be part of a network of over 4,500 members and have access to a range of opportunities for growth, learning, and development. We are dedicated to making the law accessible, fair, and simple for the South Australian community, while advocating for a strong legal system and ensuring a positive experience for legal practitioners, from students to seasoned professionals.

Whether you're still in law school or just beginning your career, joining the Law Society gives you the tools and connections to enhance your journey in the legal field. Start developing your career today by joining the Law Society of South Australia, and unlock a wealth of benefits that will help you succeed in the profession.

Join as an Associate

The Society in its discretion may admit as an Associate any of the following who reside in South Australia:

• a member of the academic staff of a School, Faculty or Department of Law of any University in South Australia;
• an individual employed in a law practice or a Government department or instrumentality that is involved in the practice of law as follows: in a managerial capacity / serving articles of clerkship / a specialist law clerk / in a personal administrative or secretarial capacity / a conveyancer / an employee of a law practice; or
• an individual holding a Bachelor of Laws from a South Australian based University but has not sought admission and does not intend to undertake a Practical Legal Training course.

The Society in its discretion may also admit as an Associate (Affiliate) any of the following who reside in South Australia:

• Qualified Accountants who are Members of either the Institute of Charted Accountants in Australia or CPA Australia;
• Bank employees holding formal banking, finance or other suitable qualifications;
• Medical practitioners holding a Bachelor of Medicine or equivalent or higher; or
• Elected local council councilors.

Join as a Student Associate

The Society in its discretion may admit as a Student Associate to any of the following who reside in South Australia:

• Students currently enrolled or eligible to enrol in a practical legal training program or persons who have successfully completed a practical legal training program during the current membership year;
• Undergraduate law students currently enrolled at any university law school or law school graduates who have completed their studies during the relevant membership year; or
• Students undertaking the TAFE Certificate IV in Legal Studies (or equivalent).

Membership as an Student Associate is free.

What are the benefits of Law Society Membership?

The Society offers a diverse range of services to its members, the legal profession and community of South Australia.