Admitting Authorities by State and Territory
To be admitted as a lawyer in Australia you’ll need to apply through the admitting authority in your state or territory, and your admission will be made in that state’s Supreme Court. Check the list below to find the right authority and court for where you plan to practise. And remember, our admissions team is always here if you need guidance or support along the way.
Admitting Authorities in Each State/Territory
| Region | Admitting Authority | Court |
|---|---|---|
| Region Australian Capital Territory | Admitting Authority | Court |
| Region New South Wales | Admitting Authority | Court |
| Region Northern Territory | Admitting Authority | Court |
| Region Queensland | Admitting Authority Queensland Legal Practitioners Admissions Board (See the Queensland Courts website or the Queensland Law Society website) | Court |
| Region South Australia | Admitting Authority Legal Practitioners Education and Admission Council (See the Law Society of South Australia website) | Court |
| Region Tasmania | Admitting Authority Board of Legal Education (See the Law Society of Tasmania website) | Court |
| Region Victoria | Admitting Authority Council of Legal Education – Victorian Legal Admissions Board | Court |
| Region Western Australia | Admitting Authority | Court |
