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Associate Membership Application 2020/21
Enquiries: Law Society Registry - The Law Society of New South Wales, 170 Phillip Street, Sydney NSW 2000 or DX 362 Sydney
T: +61 2 9926 0156 | F: +61 2 9926 0257 | E: registry@lawsociety.com.au | W: www.lawsociety.com.au | ACN: 000 000 699 | ABN: 98 696 304 966
ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS OF THE LAW SOCIETY OF NEW SOUTH WALES
We realise these are challenging times and, given
the impact of COVID-19, the Law Society has reduced
membership fees for practising solicitors to $11
per practitioner (including GST) for the 2020/21
practising year.
In a world where social distancing has become the
new normal, staying connected and maintaining a
sense of community for our legal profession has
never been more crucial. This is one of the major and
practical benefits of membership. Outlined below
are some of the other key benefits Associate
Members enjoy.
SUPPORTING YOUR CAREER AND WELLBEING
• Access to our award-winning LawInform portal
which hosts one of the largest CPD programs in
Australia. You can track your CPD progress and
receive up to 30 per cent off selected courses
• Get the latest information on how innovation is
changing the profession via a number of Future
of Law and Innovation in the Profession (FLIP)
initiatives held throughout the year
• The opportunity to join one of our mentoring
programs as either a mentor or mentee
• Access to our online wellbeing resources
STRENGTHENING YOUR PRACTICE
• Our solicitor referral service connects your
practice to members of the public in need of
legal advice
• Access a range of committee resources and
events in specific areas of practice
• Utilise our CBD spaces, including a well-equipped
training room, multiple function rooms, visiting
solicitor rooms, purpose-designed mediation and
arbitration facilities, and the Law Society fine
dining restaurant
• Complimentary online and in-person access to
the Law Society library
• Access a wide range of precedents and forms
developed by leading practitioners
• Member-only access to the Law Society of New
South Wales Professional Standards Scheme,
which allows members in private practice to
limit their occupational liability
• Become recognised as an expert in your area
of practice with member-only opportunities to
apply for the Specialist Accreditation program
SERVING YOUR PROFESSION
• Complimentary help with ethical and legal
matters through our confidential advice lines
• Meet your peers and the profession’s leading
minds with more than 100 events each year,
covering everything from inspiring thought
leadership forums to gala dinners, expert panels,
conferences, fundraisers and more
• Annual subscription to the award-winning
LSJ
magazine, both print and online versions, plus
access to the digital archive of every issue
published since 1963 (available mid-2020)
• Regular email updates on legal current
affairs, legislative changes, upcoming training
and events and exclusive member services
via Monday Briefs and segment-specific
e-Newsletters
• Access a range of useful resources at discounted
prices, including legal documents, books,
leaflets, handbooks and merchandise via our
shop and e-shop
UNLOCK EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNTS AND UPGRADES
FROM THE FOLLOWING BRANDS AND SERVICES
• AUTO:
• MBA Car Assist: Get the best deal on your
new car with MBA Car Assist’s free and easy
service
• Avis/Budget: 10 per cent discount on
Australian car rentals plus great discounts on
overseas car rentals
• TRAVEL:
• Qantas: Enjoy corporate membership rate and
20 per cent off The Qantas Club, Australia’s
largest domestic and international lounge
network
• Accor/Sofitel: Take advantage of discounts
from 5-10 per cent off the best unrestricted
rate of the day and corporate rates at
selected Sofitel locations
• Virgin: Receive discounts on flights to over
600 destinations worldwide and discounted
annual membership to the Virgin Australia
Domestic lounges
• FAMILY:
• G8 Education: Save 10 per cent on childcare
gap fees for new enrolments at more than
160 select childcare centres across NSW and
the ACT
• FINANCE AND PROPERTY:
• Westpac: Whether you’re buying your first
place, refinancing or investing, Westpac’s
home loan offers at discounted rates are
here for you
• OFX: Offers a better deal on international
money transfers through access to bank-
beating exchange rates. Members will never
be charged a single OFX transaction fee
• Buyers Domain: Get 10 per cent off a full
property search service and secure your
dream property
• NobleOak: Receive a 10 per cent lifetime
discount on premium life direct insurance
• Legal Home Loans: Receive a cash rebate four
weeks after settlement
• HEALTH AND WELLNESS
• Bupa: Save on select private health insurance
products designed to suit your needs with
fantastic corporate benefits
• F45: Offering a compelling group training
experience for members who can enjoy 10
per cent off the listed price of memberships,
including Flexi and 12-month options at select
F45 clubs
• OPSM: Save 15 per cent off lenses and lens
extras, plus free eye checks and glasses
cleaning
• PRACTICE MANAGEMENT:
• Clarence: Receive a free two-month virtual
office subscription or 10 per cent off serviced
workplaces
• Vollie: An online platform that connects
members to not-for-profits for skills-based
volunteering to help improve staff retention
and gauge and compare social impact
through excellent reporting
• Caltex: Receive discounted fuel for your
practice and employees
• Art Gallery of NSW: Members receive an
exclusive three free bonus months on any
corporate 12-month package
• UTILITY:
• Australian Business Energy: Offers a free
energy cost comparison and switching
service for business and residential
members. Just provide your latest bill
• SHOPPING AND ENTERTAINMENT:
• Entertainment Book: A guide to the most
popular restaurants, attractions, shopping,
travel and more, all with valuable discounts up
to 50% off and 2-for-1 deals
• Roses Only: Offer members a 10 per cent
discount on all purchases
• Jackson Frames: Save up to 10 per cent on all
professional and degree frames
• THE ICONIC: Save between 10 and 15 per cent on
selected brands
• Angus & Robertson/Booktopia: Save five per
cent on books and more
• Fairfax & Roberts/By Fairfax & Roberts:
Receive a 10 per cent discount on select
jewellery pieces
• Kate Spade: Save 10 per cent off full priced
Kate Spade items
• MJ Bale: Members receive 20 per cent off
full-priced styles
• RM Williams: Save 15 per cent off clothing and
accessories and five per cent off footwear
For a comprehensive guide to what membership
of the Law Society can provide, including partner-
specific terms and conditions, visit: lawsociety.com.
au/membership. Information correct as at July 2020.