Regulators & Public Registers for Australian Lawyers
Verified Lawyers You Can Trust
At Law Tram, we believe that trust begins with transparency.
Every lawyer who partners with Law Tram is a licensed Australian legal practitioner holding a current practising certificate issued by their state or territory regulator.
Our platform connects Australians with lawyers who are genuinely authorised to give legal advice and who meet professional and ethical standards set by Australian law.
How Law Tram Verifies Every Lawyer
Before any lawyer joins the Law Tram network, they must pass a detailed verification process. This ensures that all users receive advice only from legally authorised and insured practitioners.
Each Law Tram lawyer must:
- Hold a current practising certificate issued by the relevant state or territory regulator
- Maintain professional indemnity insurance covering all legal work performed
- Operate within their declared practice areas
- Disclose any restrictions, conditions or disciplinary history
- Undergo annual re-verification to confirm continuing eligibility
If a lawyer’s practising certificate lapses, is suspended, or their insurance expires, Law Tram immediately suspends their profile until compliance is confirmed.
This means that every lawyer you connect with through Law Tram is currently licensed, insured, and professionally accountable.
Why Legal Verification Matters
Practising certificates are not optional. They are a legal requirement for anyone offering paid legal advice in Australia.
By partnering only with verified lawyers (also known as Australian Legal Practitioners) and Registered Migration Agents, Law Tram protects users from:
- Receiving advice from unqualified or unlicensed individuals
- Misrepresentation of credentials
- Confidentiality or insurance risks
- Out-of-date or inaccurate legal guidance
Every lawyer listed on Law Tram can be independently confirmed through the official public registers shown below.
Australian Legal Regulators and Public Registers
Each state and territory regulates its own lawyers through a Law Society, Legal Services Board or Legal Practice Board. These bodies issue practising certificates, oversee professional conduct, and provide public registers so the community can verify a lawyer’s status.
New South Wales (NSW)
Regulator: Law Society of New South Wales
Website: https://www.lawsociety.com.au
Public Register: Find a Lawyer
The Law Society of NSW regulates solicitors in New South Wales. Its register confirms practising certificate type, firm details, and accredited specialisations.
Victoria (VIC)
Regulator: Victorian Legal Services Board + Commissioner (VLSB+C)
Website: https://lsbc.vic.gov.au
Public Register: Register of Lawyers
The VLSB+C manages practising certificates and lawyer discipline in Victoria. The register lists each lawyer’s name, firm, and whether their certificate is current.
Queensland (QLD)
Regulator: Queensland Law Society (QLS)
Website: https://www.qls.com.au
Public Register: QLS Directory
The Queensland Law Society issues practising certificates and maintains a public list of solicitors in good standing.
South Australia (SA)
Regulator: Law Society of South Australia
Website: https://www.lawsocietysa.asn.au
Public Register: Practising Certificates Register
The Law Society of South Australia provides practising certificates and a searchable directory confirming membership and current practising status.
Western Australia (WA)
Regulator: Legal Practice Board of Western Australia
Website: https://www.lpbwa.org.au
Public Register: Practitioner Search
The Legal Practice Board of WA manages admissions, practising certificates, and a real-time practitioner search tool.
* If the WA search function is not available, it is recommended to contact them directly to enquire about a particular solicitor's practising certificate.
Tasmania (TAS)
Regulator: Law Society of Tasmania
Website: https://www.lst.org.au
Public Register: Find a Lawyer
The Law Society of Tasmania oversees practising certificates and maintains an online register of Tasmanian solicitors in active practice.
Australian Capital Territory (ACT)
Regulator: ACT Law Society
Website: https://www.actlawsociety.asn.au
Public Register: Find a Lawyer
The ACT Law Society regulates solicitors in the territory and provides a searchable database of practising lawyers and firms.
Northern Territory (NT)
Regulator: Law Society Northern Territory
Website: https://lawsocietynt.asn.au
Public Register: NT Legal Practitioners
The Law Society NT manages practising certificates and provides a register confirming current authorisation to practise.
How to Use the Public Registers
Each regulator allows members of the public to search by name, firm, or suburb. When searching, ensure that:
- The lawyer’s status says Current or Active
- The practising certificate type matches the service (for example, “Principal” or “Employee”)
- You’re viewing the most recent renewal period
If you ever have doubts about a lawyer’s legitimacy, you can contact the relevant law society directly to confirm their practising status.
Law Tram’s Ongoing Commitment to Trust and Compliance
Our goal is to make it simple and safe for Australians to access quality legal advice.
We regularly review the regulators’ registers to ensure every partner lawyer remains compliant with their practising obligations.
Law Tram also keeps secure internal records of each partner’s:
- Practising certificate issue and expiry dates
- Professional indemnity insurance confirmation
- ABN and business registration (if applicable)
We believe this verification process provides the transparency and reliability users deserve when seeking legal help online.
