Mutual Recognition of interstate Specialist Accreditation

The Law Societies in each jurisdiction have worked together to develop a framework for a national mutual recognition policy that enables practitioners to have their accreditation gained in one state recognised in another state in certain circumstances.

Gaining mutual recognition may enable specialists who work in more than one state to maximise the opportunity to promote the services they offer.

If you have moved interstate with your firm, or are currently required to service clients in more than one state, you may be eligible to have your accreditation recognised both here in SA and in other states in which you are practising.

The Specialist Accreditation Mutual Recognition Policy has been designed to cater for legal practitioners who:

• practise in a location close to a border and who are likely to draw clients from both states,
• practise in two or more states and who deal with clients from those States, and
• relocate their practice to a state different to that of their original accreditation.

Please read the full policy on Mutual Recognition here. To apply for Mutual Recognition in South Australia please download the application form here.

For more information, please contact the Courses and Accreditation team, via email [email protected] or on (08) 8229 0200.

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