Professional organisations

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.

Law Society of the Northern Territory

Website of the Law Society of the Northern Territory, which regulates the legal profession there. The site outlines the history and work of the society. There is information for the general public about costs, making complaints and using the Legal Referral Service. Content for Law Society members covers Continuing Legal Education and other topics. Links to regulatory documents are provided, including the Professional Conduct Rules and Barristers' Rules along with a monthly newsletter.

American Immigration Council

The American Immigration Council (formerly the American Immigration Law Foundation) in an independent non-profit organisation based in Washington DC. Its website provides briefings, factsheets, data, reports, toolkits and other resources for lawyers, policymakers, educators, business leaders and immigrants.

Law Society of Tasmania

Website of the Law Society of Tasmania, a regulatory and representative body for the legal profession in Tasmania. Details of the Society's history, committees and organisation are available on the website. There is information about becoming a lawyer in Tasmania and a directory of Tasmanian law firms. Press releases and case studies focus on the Society's work reforming the law relating to workers' compensation. Part of the site is restricted to members.

New South Wales Bar Association

Website of the New South Wales Bar Association a professional organisation representing practising barristers in New South Wales, Australia. The site has information about the association including the constitution, annual reports back to 1998, a list of members and office holders, details of various committees and statistical profiles of the NSW bar. For it's members the association arranges continuing professional education and details of various training programmes, seminars and conferences are made available on the site.
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