Office of the NSW Legal Services Commissioner

Welcome to the Office of the NSW Legal Services Commissioner​

​The Office of the NSW Legal Services Commissioner (OLSC) is an independent statutory body that deals with complaints about lawyers under the Legal Profession Uniform Law Application Act 2014.

The OLSC consists of the NSW Legal Services Commissioner and staff who advise and assist the Commissioner in the exercise of his functions and powers. The NSW Legal Services Commissioner receives all complaints about solicitors and barristers in New South Wales. In addition to receiving complaints, the NSW Legal Services Commissioner:

  1. Oversees the investigation of complaints;
  2. Plays a major role in resolving consumer matters; and
  3. May take disciplinary action against a solicitor or barrister, or commence disciplinary proceedings in the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal (NCAT) - Occupational Division.

The OLSC cannot:

  • Provide legal advice or representation;
  • Investigate or change court findings;
  • Investigate a complaint in relation to a matter that is currently before a court; or
  • Deal with complaints about judges or magistrates.

>> Find out more about the OLSC



Inappropriate personal conduct - sexual harassment and workplace bullying

The NSW Legal Services Commissioner is calling for disclosures on harassment within the legal profession   >>> More



Commissioner’s statement on Sexual Harassment, Bullying, and Harassment

 


Practice Management

Find out about practice management, compliance audits, management system directions and changes to compliance for ILPs for compliance wi​th the Uniform Law, the Uniform Rules and other professional obligations.

Practice management

​​Compliance audits 

Education and publications

The OLSC has published a variety of resources for the community and the legal profession, including:

Annual reports

Consultations

Fact sheets

Information for lawyers

Practice notes

Speeches and papers