Lawyers are looked upon as leaders, especially in the smaller emerging communities. For a large portion of these communities English is a second language - if that. Lawyers sit on a variety of sub-committees which focus on issues like health, the media, youth and women. He believes his position is useful because lawyers have an understanding of the appointment process. The ECC is also approached on occasions for people to join legislative review committees and lawyers, he said, are an ideal choice.
Lawyers can give a legal opinion and suggest how legislation can be changed.
The lawyers spoke of the satisfaction they gained from working voluntarily for the Council. To return this support and to show they are not just there to make money, they donate their services and time. Not all good work is that which you get paid for. You don't always have to put out your hand. The Law Society of New South Wales is the professional association for the solicitors branch of the legal profession in the State of New South Wales, Australia.