Practising Certificates

This page is intended to clarify what a ‘principal place of practice’ means under the Legal Profession Act 2006 (ACT).

This page provides guidance on the process to renew your practising certificate.

This page explains the types of practising certificates available.

This page outlines conditions for different practising certificate types.

This page provides information about matters which must be disclosed and when.

This page outlines the steps required when changing your employer.

This page outlines the steps required for your first practising certificate.

This page outlines the steps required to apply for an unrestricted practising certificate.

This page outlines the steps required to apply for a volunteer practising certificate.

This page outlines the steps when going on leave for a long period

This page outlines steps required prior to moving jurisdictions

Information about the steps required for New Zealand lawyers wishing to apply to practise in the ACT.

Information for lawyers qualified overseas.