Legal Profession Admission Board (LPAB)

LPAB determines the eligibility and suitability of people seeking to be admitted as a lawyer in NSW, and offers an accredited Diploma in Law course.

What's new?

No waitlist is maintained. Applicants can self-manage their booking in the Online Admission Portal.
Our updated fee schedule is now available, with some fees having increased.
Fees payable to lodge an admission applications will increase to $1,000 on 1 July 2026.
The Board’s guideline for the making of applications for conditional admission has been updated.
Certain countries cannot access online services. Affected users should contact the Board.

For lawyers and law students

Information about applying for admission as a lawyer in New South Wales.
Already admitted as a lawyer overseas, or have an overseas law qualification?
The Diploma in Law course provides a flexible and accessible pathway to enter the legal profession.