Welcome to the Legal Profession Admission Board (LPAB) website

The LPAB is a self-funding body, created by legislation, responsible for making rules for, and approving, the admission of lawyers and appointment as a public notary. The Board also registers Students-at-Law who on passing the Board's exams receive a Diploma in Law and satisfy the academic requirements for Admission as a Lawyer.

Latest News

Academic and Practical Legal Training Exemption
PLT eligibility requirements - posted 5 November 2008
Uniform Principles for Assessment of Overseas Qualifications -posted 7 April 2008*
(*further amendments posted 20 Jan 2009).

Admission as a Lawyer
English Language Proficiency Update -posted 6 August 2008
Board's policy on original documents - posted 22 July 2008
Changes to College of Law courses - posted 2 July 2008
English language proficiency requirements for admission - posted 31 March 2008

Public Notary
Fee Increases from October 2008 -posted 27 August 2008

Student-at-Law
Legal Ethics Review - posted 25 June 2009
Clash of Examinations -posted 2 September 08
Fee Increases from October 2008 -posted 27 August 2008
Examinations Candidate Identification - posted 2 April 2008
LPAB Policy - refunds - posted 11 July 2006

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To ask questions, or make suggestions about any of the material on this site, please email the Office Manager: ag_lpab@agd.nsw.gov.au