Legal Professionals not elsewhere classified 2521-79
On this page
Job description
This occupation group covers Legal Professionals not elsewhere classified.
Similar occupations
Administrative Lawyer, Judges Associate, Law Researcher, Legal Officer, Parliamentary Counsel, Patent Attorney.
Skill level
The entry requirement for this occupation is a bachelor degree or higher qualification. Registration or licensing is required.
Note: If you are seeking a skills assessment for skilled migration purposes, different skill level requirements may apply. For information on skills assessment, see the relevant skills assessing authority below.
Skilled occupation information
Points awarded for General Skilled Migration puposes are shown in the table below.
The table also shows if this occupation is on the Skilled Occupation List (SOL), part of the Employer Nomination Scheme and on the Migration Occupations in Demand List (MODL).
| Points | SOL | ENSOL | MODL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | No | Yes | No |
Skills assessment authority
Before you can migrate to Australia as a skilled migrant you must have your skills assessed by the relevant national assessment authority. The assessment authority for your occupation is:
Vocational Education and Training Assessment Services (VETASSESS)
VETASSESS is the authority in Australia responsible for assessing this occupation for the purposes of skilled migration.
Factors which are taken into account in assessments include the education system of the country concerned, the awarding institution, and the level, structure, length and content of the program of study undertaken.
This occupation may also require you to obtain licensing and registration from the relevant professional body before you can practise your occupation in Australia.
For more information about having your qualification assessed contact VETASSESS.
Vocational Education and Training Assessment Services
VETASSESS
GPO Box 2752
MELBOURNE VIC 3001
AUSTRALIA
Telephone: 61 3 9655 4801
Fax: 61 3 9654 3385
Email: vetassess@vetassess.com.au
Website: http://www.vetassess.com.au
For State/ Territory information please see below.
Licensing or registration requirements
In many occupations you must be registered with or obtain a license from a local authority in the state or territory where you wish to practise your occupation. Select from the following state links to find out details of the local authority in your state.
New South Wales
Registration is compulsory.
Legal Practitioners Admission Board
Level 4, 37 Bligh St
Sydney NSW 2000
Postal Address:
GPO Box 3980
Sydney NSW 2001
Telephone: 61 2 9338 3500
Fax: 61 2 9338 3555
Website: http://www.lawlink.nsw.gov.au/lpab
Victoria
There is no legal requirement for licensing or registration for this occupation in Victoria.
Queensland
Registration is compulsory.
Legal Practitioners Admissions Board
Law Society House
179 Ann Street
Brisbane Qld 4000
Postal Address:
GPO Box 1785
Brisbane Qld 4001
Telephone: 61 7 3842 5842
Fax: 61 7 3842 5999
Email: admissions@qls.com.au
Website: http://www.qls.com.au
South Australia
Registration is compulsory.
Law Society of SA
124 Waymouth St
Adelaide SA 5000
Telephone: 61 8 82290200
Fax: 61 8 8231 1929
Email: email@lssa.asn.au
Website: http://www.lssa.asn.au
Western Australia
Registration is compulsory.
The Legal Practice Board
5th Floor, King's Building
533 Hay Street
Perth WA 6000
Telephone: 61 8 9325 1311
Fax: 61 8 9325 2743
Email: lpbwa@bigpond.com
Website: http://www.lpbwa.org.au
Tasmania
Registration is compulsory.
Board of Legal Education
Supreme Court of Tasmania
Salamanca Place
Hobart Tas. 7000
Telephone: 61 3 62336245
Fax: 61 3 6223 7816
Email: George.ONeal@justice.tas.gov.au
Website: http://www.supremecourt.tas.gov.au
Northern Territory
Registration is compulsory.
Northern Territory Law Society
Paspalis Centrepoint Suite G16
48-50 Smith St
Darwin NT 0800
Telephone: 61 8 8981 5104
Website: http://www.lawsocnt.asn.au
Australian Capital Territory
Registration is compulsory.
The Legal Practitioners Admission Board (ACT & NSW)
Level 4, 37 Bligh St
Sydney NSW 2000
Postal Address:
GPO Box 3980
Sydney NSW 2001
Telephone: 61 2 9338 3500
Fax: 61 2 9338 3555
Email: ag_lpab@agd.nsw.gov.au
Website: http://www.lawlink.nsw.gov.au/lawlink/lpab/ll_lpab.nsf/pages/lpab_contactus
Additional training
You may require additional training in Australia before you can get your skills recognised, licensed or registered. For more information contact the relevant state or territory licensing or registration body listed above. You can also check with the Overseas Qualifications Unit in your state or territory.
See: Overseas Qualifications Unit
Industry association memberships
You may benefit from becoming a member of a relevant industry association for your occupation. This could help you with your employment prospects, networking, contact with industry and professional development and may provide you with important information and support.
New South Wales
Not listed at this time
Victoria
Not listed at this time
Queensland
Not listed at this time
South Australia
Not listed at this time
Western Australia
Not listed at this time
Tasmania
Not listed at this time.
Northern Territory
Not listed at this time.
Australian Capital Territory
Not listed at this time