South Australia

Temporary practice ('fly-in, fly-out' practice)

The relevant legislation is the Legal Practitioners Act 1981 (SA). In South Australia there is no specific requirement to register as a foreign lawyer, but a foreign lawyer is permitted to practice on a fly-in, fly-out basis.

Limited licensing of foreign lawyers (foreign legal consultant rules)

The relevant legislation is the Legal Practitioners Act 1981 (SA). In South Australia there is no specific requirement to register as a foreign lawyer, but a foreign lawyer is permitted to provide legal services in foreign law.

Full licensing

A foreign lawyer can obtain a full licence to practise law in this jurisdiction.

The relevant legislation is the Legal Practitioners Act 1981 (SA). The Uniform Principles for Assessing Qualifications of Overseas Applicants for Admission to the Australia Legal Profession governs the assessment of qualifications.

In order to obtain a full licence to practise law in this jurisdiction, foreign lawyers must first become admitted to the legal profession in Australia, either in SA or another State/Territory. They must then apply for a practising certificate. Under the Uniform Principles, applicants must demonstrate an academic and practical standard substantially equivalent to Australian requirements. An applicant may be required to undertake additional academic and practical training to obtain admission.

Commercial association between lawyers and law firms

In this jurisdiction:

 Other form of practice requirements are detailed in the database.

Other regulatory issues

In this jurisdiction:

Foreign lawyers and firms are treated differently from local lawyers in the application of these rules.

Contacts

Category Name Website or other contact details
Organisation(s) that controls licensing of lawyers Law Society of South Australia www.lawsocietysa.asn.au
Peak professional association representing the legal profession Law Society of South Australia www.lawsocietysa.asn.au
Other associations playing a significant role in developing policy for the legal profession Law Council of Australia www.lawcouncil.asn.au