Professional organisations

Bombay Bar Association

The Bombay Bar Association (BBA) is for lawyers who practise or intend to practise in the Bombay High Court. Its website has information about the BBA, event listings and videoed lectures. It also provides a set of links to the Bombay High Court and the Supreme Court of India, including cause lists (case schedules), practice notes, notices and lists of judges.

Junior Lawyers Division

The Junior Lawers Division (JLD) is a Law Society group for LPC students, LPC graduates, trainee solicitors and solicitors who have been working for up to five years since they qualified. Its area of the Law Society website has feature articles, advice, news and information about training and networking opportunities. The JLD replaced the Young Solicitors Group and the Trainee Solicitors Group in 2008.

Property Litigation Association

Membership organisation for solicitors, legal executives and barristers specialising in property litigation. The website includes a library of articles, news updates, podcasts and blogs on aspects of property law and litigation from 2005 to the present. There are also details of training and other events, together with information about the PLA's law reform work.

Lithuanian Association of Judges

The Lithuanian Association of Judges (LAJ) is a non-profit organisation established in 1993 to represent judges and secure the independence of the judiciary in the Republic of Lithuania. Its website provides details of meetings, seminars, conferences and other activities, including official statements. The full site is in Lithuanian but an English version is available.

International Academy of Family Lawyers

Global association of experts in family law, founded in 1986 with the aim of improving family law practice throughout the world. The website has an overview of the academy's work, details of events. and a directory of family lawyers (IAFL fellows). The Resources section includes press releases, webinars, IAML amicus briefs and lectures. Parts of the site are restricted to members.

ABA Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Section

Website of the Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Section (TIPS) which is a section of the American Bar Association. The site has organisational information including details of committees, events, discussion groups and membership information. There is a list of recently published books and separate sections aimed at young lawyers and students. Details are given of TIPS journals along with full text (PDF) access to TortSource the TIPS newsletter.

American Tort Reform Association

The American Tort Reform Association (ATRA) campaigns to improve the civil justice system in the United States. Its website has details of reforms achieved in each US state and information about key issues on which the Association is working. The site also has news updates, blogs, ATRA amicus briefs, reports and policy papers.

The Law Association of New Zealand

The Law Association of New Zealand (TLANZ), formerly the Auckland District Law Society (ADLS), is the professional body representing barristers and solicitors in New Zealand. Its website has an overview of its history and current role, together with information about membership and continuing professional development. It also provides details of TLANZ mediation services, legal news, a directory of lawyers and a link to a legal forms site. A collection of resources for members is available via a login.

Selden Society

London-based scholarly society and publisher specialising in the history of English law. The website has information about the history of the Society, membership, publications, grants and awards offered. The Society's annual reports are available and there are links to recent Selden Society Annual Lectures on YouTube.

Law Society of the Australian Capital Territory

The Australian Capital Territory (ACT) Law Society is a professional organisation based in Canberra, Australia. Its website includes a directory of members, details of training and events, annual reports and links to legislation relating to the legal profession in ACT. There is also information for the public covering specific areas of law, such as setting up a business, relationship breakdown and making a complaint against a solicitor. Parts of the site are restricted to members.
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