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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

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

Join us in advancing the legal profession in Nauru.

Services

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

Facts

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.
2019

Official recognition as Nauru’s professional legal body

45+

Practitioners registered and supported

2024

7+ CLE and Mentoring Sessions organised

2025

12+ CLEs and Mentoring Sessions organised

Our Leadship

The Council of the Nauru Law Society (Section 51) consists of five elected members

Leadership team members

President

Ms. Barina Waqa

  • Ms. Lisa Solomon, Secretary

    Secretary

    Ms. Lisa Solomon

  • Ms. Surely Kamtaura, Treasurer

    Treasurer

    Ms. Surely Kamtaura

  • Mr. Raynor Tom, Vice President

    Vice President

    Mr. Raynor Tom

  • Mr. Horasio Cook, Executive Member

    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.