Law Society NT

The Society is a statutory body constituted under the Legal Profession Act (NT), which controls and regulates the affairs of the legal profession in the NT and offers services to lawyers.

The Society is a statutory body constituted under the Legal Profession Act (NT), which controls and regulates the affairs of the legal profession in the NT and offers services to lawyers. The Society is the only body in the NT that is able to issue Practising Certificates to lawyers.

We cannot provide any legal advice, however a list of firms who have identified that they specialise in particular areas of law can be found on our website.

Additionally, the Society coordinates a First Interview Scheme service which enables members of the public to have an initial 30-minute consultation with a legal practitioner for a cost effective price.

Law Society NT will strive to:

  1. Represent and support the NT legal profession;

  2. Fairly and efficiently uphold the highest standard

    of professional conduct;

  3. Promote the development of fair and just laws; and

  4. Advocate for the integrity of the legal system.