AALS Anglo-Australasian Lawyers Society UK Chapter

Connecting legal professionals across the UK, Australia and New Zealand

Develop professional relationships in the legal sector

Anglo-Australasian Lawyers Society (AALS) is a not-for-profit organisation for members of the legal profession with an interest in the legal sector in the United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand.

Members are given the opportunity to develop professional relationships and exchange ideas through social events, seminars, and presentations by distinguished speakers.

Build relationshipsWe aim to build good relations with members of the legal profession in Australia, New Zealand and the UK.

Australian chapters

New Zealand chapter

Enhance the rule of lawWe aim to preserve and enhance the rule of law in Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom.
The Law Society and other links

Exchange knowledgeWe aim to promote the exchange of information and knowledge between members of the legal profession.
Recordings and papers

EventsWe aim to provide social and academic functions for members.
Upcoming events

“Law is the essential foundation of stability and order both within societies and in international relations.”

J. William Fulbright

Enjoy members rates at our events

We organise regular events throughout the year, ranging from social gatherings such as dinner parties and wine tastings, to professional development opportunities at lectures.

Summer PartyJune 2026
Annual Dinner26 Nov 2026
Crawford LectureAutumn 2026

All events

Become a member

Membership of the AALS is open to legal professions in Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom. Our membership has three tiers: Gold, Silver and Bronze. All members are entitled to attend all UK Chapter events at member rates.

GoldGold membership is suitable for law firms, chambers, and companies, at £675 per annum.
Purchase our Gold membership
Gold members
A & O Shearman
												
Ashurst
												
Freshfields
												
Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer
												
Linklaters
												
SilverSilver membership is designed for individuals, at £65 per annum.
Purchase our Silver membership

BronzeBronze membership is available for students, academics, NGOs, and similar, at £30 per annum.
Purchase our Bronze membership