(1)  An Australian legal practitioner may become a member of the Law Society.

(2)  A barrister may become a member of the Law Society.

(3)  An Australian legal practitioner who is suspended or prohibited from practising as a barrister or Australian legal practitioner is not entitled to be a member of the Law Society and ceases to be a member during the period of the suspension or prohibition.

(4)  The Law Society may admit any person as an associate member of the Law Society on the terms and conditions prescribed by by-laws made under section 627 .

(5)  The Law Society may expel a person as an associate member or member of the Law Society in accordance with by-laws made under section 627 .