Integrity & Professional Standards
We promote ethical practice, client care and professional conduct across the legal profession in Naoero.
NAOERO LAW SOCIETY Justice Courage Humility
Core commitments
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Access to Justice
Programs and public outreach to increase legal awareness and improve access to legal resources for the community.
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Continuing Legal Education (CLE)
Workshops, placements and practical training for early-career and established practitioners.
Welcome to the Naoero Law Society
The Naoero Law Society (NLS) is the professional body representing legal practitioners in the Republic of Naoero. 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.
As the official voice of the legal community in Naoero, 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.
Mission
To promote the rule of law, uphold the integrity of the legal profession, advocate for the interests of our members, and contribute to the development of a just and equitable society in Nauru.
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.
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2019
Official recognition as Naoero’s professional legal body
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45+
Practitioners registered and supported
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2024
7+ CLE Sessions organised
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2025
12+ CLE Sessions organised
Calendar
Court hearings and Society events. All times use Pacific/Nauru.
Agenda (current month)
- Hearing Scheduled 2026-10-05 · 09:00 DEMO-2026-001 — Demo Applicant A v Demo Respondent A
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Event
2026-10-06 · 13:00
DEMO – CLE: Practical Advocacy Workshop
Event details
Demo Conference Room, Naoero
Fictional event for demonstrating the website calendar. No actual event or registration is scheduled.
- Hearing Scheduled 2026-10-06 · 14:00 DEMO-2026-002 — Demo Supplier B v Demo Customer B
- Hearing Scheduled 2026-10-07 · 09:00 DEMO-2026-003 — Demo Family Application C
- Hearing Scheduled 2026-10-08 · 14:00 DEMO-2026-004 — Demo Appellant D v Demo Respondent D
- Hearing Scheduled 2026-10-09 · 09:00 DEMO-2026-005 — Demo Traffic Matter E
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Event
2026-10-09 · 13:00
DEMO – Member Networking Meeting
Event details
Demo Conference Room, Naoero
Fictional event for demonstrating the website calendar. No actual event or registration is scheduled.
- Hearing Scheduled 2026-10-12 · 14:00 DEMO-2026-006 — Demo Employer F v Demo Employee F
- Hearing Scheduled 2026-10-13 · 09:00 DEMO-2026-007 — Demo Property Matter G
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Event
2026-10-14 · 13:00
DEMO – Legal Research and PacLII Training
Event details
Demo Conference Room, Naoero
Fictional event for demonstrating the website calendar. No actual event or registration is scheduled.
- Hearing Scheduled 2026-10-14 · 14:00 DEMO-2026-008 — Demo Contract Dispute H
- Hearing Scheduled 2026-10-15 · 09:00 DEMO-2026-009 — Demo Guardianship Application I
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Event
2026-10-16 · 13:00
DEMO – Ethics and Professional Conduct Seminar
Event details
Demo Conference Room, Naoero
Fictional event for demonstrating the website calendar. No actual event or registration is scheduled.
- Hearing Rescheduled 2026-10-19 · 14:00 DEMO-2026-010 — Demo Appeal Matter J
- Hearing Cancelled 2026-10-21 · 09:00 DEMO-2026-011 — Demo Traffic Matter K
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Event
2026-10-22 · 13:00
DEMO – Community Legal Information Session
Event details
Demo Conference Room, Naoero
Fictional event for demonstrating the website calendar. No actual event or registration is scheduled.
- Hearing Scheduled 2026-10-26 · 14:00 DEMO-2026-012 — Demo Civil Claim L
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Event
2026-10-28 · 13:00
DEMO – Practice Management Roundtable
Event details
Demo Conference Room, Naoero
Fictional event for demonstrating the website calendar. No actual event or registration is scheduled.
Our Leadership
The Council of the Naoero Law Society consists of five elected members serving the profession and community.
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President
Barina Waqa Duburiya
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Vice President
Raynor Tom
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Secretary
Lisa Solomon
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Treasurer
Patricia Grundler
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Executive Member
Marika Degei
Learn something more from our latest news
Announcements, professional notices and public updates from the Naoero Law Society.
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Naoero partnership on the cards for QLS
A recent meeting between the Queensland Law Society and its Naoero equivalent could see the two legal bodies collaborating more closely. QLS
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Continuing Legal Education (CLE) 2025 Series
The Society will launch a series of training sessions for members on emerging legal topics, ethics, and digital transformation in the justice
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September 2025 — NLS President’s Mission to Brisbane, Australia
In September 2025, Ms. Barina Waqa Duburiya, President of the Naoero Law Society, undertook a mission to Brisbane, Queensland, where she met
Contact
Get in touch
Contact our Secretariat for all enquiries and we will endeavor to respond to your inquiry within 3 business days.
- Location
- Naoero
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