Integrity & Professional Standards

We promote ethical practice, client care and professional conduct across the legal profession in Nauru.

Access to Justice & Public Engagement

Programs and public outreach to increase legal awareness and improve access to legal resources for the community.

Continuing Legal Education (CLE)

Workshops, placements and mentoring to develop skills for early-career and established practitioners.

Welcome to the Nauru Law Society

The Nauru Law Society (NLS) is the professional body representing legal practitioners in the Republic of Nauru. Established under Part 8 of the Legal Practitioners Act 2019, the Society promotes the integrity, independence, and excellence of the legal profession while upholding the rule of law and improving access to justice.

Our mission is to advance the practice of law, support professional development, and protect the interests of the public and the profession.

As the official voice of the legal community in Nauru, the Society works closely with the judiciary, government agencies, and regional partners to strengthen the justice sector, ensure ethical legal practice, and enhance access to legal resources and education.

Join us in advancing the legal profession in Nauru.

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Services

The Nauru Law Society provides a range of services and initiatives to support members and advance the administration of justice in Nauru

Fact

We feel very proud of our achievements

The Society focuses on practical reforms: digital access to laws, practitioner placements, and modern facilities for legal work. Below are recent milestones that demonstrate our commitment to capacity building and public access to justice

Official recognition as Nauru’s professional legal body

Practitioners registered and supported

7+ CLE and Mentoring Sessions organised

12+ CLEs and Mentoring Sessions organised

Our Leadship

The Council of the Nauru Law Society (Section 51) consists of five elected members
Ms. Barina Waqa
President
Ms. Barina Waqa
Ms. Lisa Solomon
Secretary
Ms. Lisa Solomon
Ms. Surely Kamtaura
Treasurer
Ms. Surely Kamtaura
Mr. Raynor Tom
Vice President
Mr. Raynor Tom
Mr. Horasio Cook
Executive Member
Mr. Horasio Cook
News

Learn something more from
our latest news

The Nauru Law Society now has LexisNexis, enhancing access to legal resources for all members
Get in Touch

Have questions or need assistance? The Nauru Law Society is here to help. Reach out to us.