Practitioner Support

The Law Society of South Australia offers a variety of services to support Members and all legal practitioners. These services include the LawCare Counselling Service, advice and support groups, and resources relating to bullying. discrimination and harassment and equality, diversity and inclusion.

LawCare Counselling Service with Dr Jill

LawCare Counselling Service with Dr Jill is for assistance with social and psychological problems, or any problem that is interfering or could interfere with your work performance.

Ethics Inquiry Service

The Ethics Inquiry Service aims to provide members of the legal profession with guidance in relation to ethical issues. The guidance is provided by legal practitioners employed in the Law Society’s Ethics and Practice Unit and is of a general nature.

Advice Services and Support Groups

The Professional Advice Service, Lawyers' Complaint Companion Service and Young Lawyers' Support Group can provide all legal practitioners with access to advice from experienced lawyers relevant to personal or professional problems they may be experiencing.

Bullying, Discrimination and Harassment

Allegations of bullying, discrimination and harassment diminish public confidence in the legal profession and the administration of justice. The Society is committed to eliminating bullying, discrimination and harassment in the legal profession.

Ethical Guidance

The Law Society has summarised frequently encountered ethical obligations raised by practitioners using the Ethics Support Service, separated into the relevant sections of the South Australian Legal Practitioner Conduct Rules.

Wellbeing and Resilience Resources

The Society provides an online program, guide and links to various external resources which may assist in expanding your knowledge and understanding of mental health and wellbeing and use to it help to build a culture of wellbeing and self-care within the legal profession.