legalsuper is the industry super fund for workers in the Australian legal sector — including solicitors, barristers, paralegals, legal secretaries, law firm administrators and law firm support staff. It provides default insurance cover for eligible members.
TPD cover for legal professionals
legalsuper provides Death and TPD insurance for eligible members, with cover amounts that may be substantial given the relatively high incomes in the legal profession. Members may also have taken out additional voluntary cover.
Conditions affecting legal professionals
Legal work is cognitively demanding and high-stress. Common conditions that can prevent a return to legal work include:
- Mental health conditions — depression, anxiety, burnout and substance-related conditions
- Neurological conditions affecting cognitive function (memory, concentration, processing speed)
- Serious physical illnesses that prevent sustained desk-based work
Own-occupation considerations
Under an own-occupation TPD definition, a lawyer who can no longer practise law — due to cognitive impairment from depression or a brain injury, for example — may qualify even if they could theoretically do other work. Confirm your definition with legalsuper and start with a free eligibility check.