New South Wales: lawyer pathway
Scope
- Degree recognition
Applicants who completed an accredited law course in Australia must provide an official academic transcript as proof of completion.
“If you have completed an accredited law course in Australia, you must provide your official Academic Transcript as proof of completion.”
- Program approval or accreditation
The Board publishes a table of accredited academic law courses (for example LLB or JD at listed universities) under Section 29 of the Uniform Law.
“the NSW Legal Profession Admission Board has accredited the following Academic courses”
- Additional education or training
The Board also lists accredited practical legal training providers and their courses.
“the NSW Legal Profession Admission Board has accredited the following Practical Legal Training providers.”
- Examination requirements
Not confirmed. Professional eligibility must be confirmed with the relevant regulator.
- Supervised practice
Not confirmed. Professional eligibility must be confirmed with the relevant regulator.
- Foreign qualification assessment
Not confirmed. Professional eligibility must be confirmed with the relevant regulator.
- Residency or other restrictions
Not confirmed. Professional eligibility must be confirmed with the relevant regulator.
- Online study
Not confirmed. Professional eligibility must be confirmed with the relevant regulator.
Regulator: Legal Profession Admission Board (NSW) · official source for this record · last checked 1 November 2026.