Legal Super Review
Founded in 1989, Legalsuper is an Industry super fund linked to the legal profession.
As at March 31st 2026 they had approximately 50,050 members and $7.15 billion in assets under management across both super and pension products.
Please Note: Any advice on this page is general in nature and does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Consider whether this is right for you. See full disclaimer.
Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.
Legal Super Performance
Performance across the main investment options have been mixed compared with the median option of the respective risk profiles.
Select an investment option from the menu below to see performance Vs the relevant median.
Check out our more in depth analysis of legalsuper Performance.
See legalsuper vs Australian Super to see how legalsuper compares with Australia’s biggest super fund and for a comparison against all funds see compare super funds.
Legal Super Review Fees
Legal Super’s fees for their MySuper Balanced option are above the median compared to other funds – MySuper/Balanced options listed on Review My Super.
Select an investment option from the menu below to see flat fees, percentage based fees and total fees on a balance of $50,000.
Returns to August 31 2026
| Investment Option | 1 Year | 3 Year | 5 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| legalsuper - Australian Shares | 4% | 8.75% | 5.92% |
| Median | 8.8% | 11.1% | 7.5% |
| legalsuper - Australian Shares VS Median | -4.8% | -2.35% | -1.58% |
Fees
| Investment Option | Flat Fee | Percentage Based Fee | Fee Based on 50k |
|---|---|---|---|
| legalsuper - Australian Shares | 51.48 | 1.09% | $596.48 |
Asset Allocation
| Rank | Asset | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Australian Shares | 97% | |
| 2 | Cash | 3% |
Returns to August 31 2026
| Investment Option | 1 Year | 3 Year | 5 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| legalsuper - MySuper Balanced | 7.68% | 10.09% | 6.78% |
| Median | 7.7% | 9.6% | 6.5% |
| legalsuper - MySuper Balanced VS Median | -0.02% | 0.49% | 0.28% |
Fees
| Investment Option | Flat Fee | Percentage Based Fee | Fee Based on 50k |
|---|---|---|---|
| legalsuper - MySuper Balanced | 51.48 | 1.28% | $691.48 |
Asset Allocation
| Rank | Asset | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Australian Shares | 25% | |
| 2 | International Shares | 29.5% | |
| 3 | Fixed Interest | 9.5% | |
| 4 | Alternative | 22.5% | |
| 5 | Property | 8.5% | |
| 6 | Cash | 5% |
Returns to August 31 2026
| Investment Option | 1 Year | 3 Year | 5 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| legalsuper - Conservative Balanced | 5.87% | 8% | 5.3% |
| Median | 6.4% | 7.9% | 5.3% |
| legalsuper - Conservative Balanced VS Median | -0.53% | 0.1% | - |
Fees
| Investment Option | Flat Fee | Percentage Based Fee | Fee Based on 50k |
|---|---|---|---|
| legalsuper - Conservative Balanced | 51.48 | 1.07% | $586.48 |
Asset Allocation
| Rank | Asset | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Australian Shares | 16% | |
| 2 | International Shares | 18.5% | |
| 3 | Fixed Interest | 20.5% | |
| 4 | Alternative | 19.51% | |
| 5 | Property | 8.51% | |
| 6 | Cash | 17% |
Returns to August 31 2026
| Investment Option | 1 Year | 3 Year | 5 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| legalsuper - Balanced | 7.82% | 10.19% | 6.87% |
| Median | 7.7% | 9.6% | 6.5% |
| legalsuper - Balanced VS Median | 0.12% | 0.59% | 0.37% |
Fees
| Investment Option | Flat Fee | Percentage Based Fee | Fee Based on 50k |
|---|---|---|---|
| legalsuper - Balanced | 51.48 | 1.28% | $691.48 |
Asset Allocation
| Rank | Asset | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Australian Shares | 25% | |
| 2 | International Shares | 29.5% | |
| 3 | Fixed Interest | 9.5% | |
| 4 | Alternative | 22.5% | |
| 5 | Property | 8.5% | |
| 6 | Cash | 5% |
Returns to August 31 2026
| Investment Option | 1 Year | 3 Year | 5 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| legalsuper - Growth | 8.52% | 11.6% | 7.82% |
| Median | 8.8% | 11.1% | 7.5% |
| legalsuper - Growth VS Median | -0.28% | 0.5% | 0.32% |
Fees
| Investment Option | Flat Fee | Percentage Based Fee | Fee Based on 50k |
|---|---|---|---|
| legalsuper - Growth | 51.48 | 1.31% | $706.48 |
Asset Allocation
| Rank | Asset | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Australian Shares | 30.5% | |
| 2 | International Shares | 36% | |
| 3 | Fixed Interest | 5.5% | |
| 4 | Alternative | 16.51% | |
| 5 | Property | 8.51% | |
| 6 | Cash | 3% |
Returns to August 31 2026
| Investment Option | 1 Year | 3 Year | 5 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| legalsuper - Balanced Socially Responsible | 3.59% | 6.69% | 3.76% |
| Median | 7.7% | 9.6% | 6.5% |
| legalsuper - Balanced Socially Responsible VS Median | -4.11% | -2.91% | -2.74% |
Fees
| Investment Option | Flat Fee | Percentage Based Fee | Fee Based on 50k |
|---|---|---|---|
| legalsuper - Balanced Socially Responsible | 51.48 | 1.43% | $766.48 |
Asset Allocation
| Rank | Asset | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Australian Shares | 27% | |
| 2 | International Shares | 34% | |
| 3 | Fixed Interest | 17% | |
| 4 | Alternative | 14% | |
| 5 | Property | 4% | |
| 6 | Cash | 4% |
Returns to August 31 2026
| Investment Option | 1 Year | 3 Year | 5 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| legalsuper - Cash | 3.49% | 3.69% | 2.74% |
| Median | - | - | - |
| legalsuper - Cash VS Median | 3.49% | 3.69% | 2.74% |
Fees
| Investment Option | Flat Fee | Percentage Based Fee | Fee Based on 50k |
|---|---|---|---|
| legalsuper - Cash | 51.48 | 0.41% | $256.48 |
Asset Allocation
| Rank | Asset | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cash | 100% |
Returns to August 31 2026
| Investment Option | 1 Year | 3 Year | 5 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| legalsuper - High Growth | 8.72% | 12.57% | 8.52% |
| Median | 8.8% | 11.1% | 7.5% |
| legalsuper - High Growth VS Median | -0.08% | 1.47% | 1.02% |
Fees
| Investment Option | Flat Fee | Percentage Based Fee | Fee Based on 50k |
|---|---|---|---|
| legalsuper - High Growth | 51.48 | 1.31% | $706.48 |
Asset Allocation
| Rank | Asset | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Australian Shares | 36% | |
| 2 | International Shares | 41.5% | |
| 3 | Alternative | 13.5% | |
| 4 | Property | 6% | |
| 5 | Cash | 3% |
Returns to August 31 2026
| Investment Option | 1 Year | 3 Year | 5 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| legalsuper - Balanced Index | 4.02% | 8.83% | 5.27% |
| Median | 7.7% | 9.6% | 6.5% |
| legalsuper - Balanced Index VS Median | -3.68% | -0.77% | -1.23% |
Fees
| Investment Option | Flat Fee | Percentage Based Fee | Fee Based on 50k |
|---|---|---|---|
| legalsuper - Balanced Index | 51.48 | 0.64% | $371.48 |
Asset Allocation
| Rank | Asset | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Australian Shares | 35% | |
| 2 | International Shares | 25% | |
| 3 | Fixed Interest | 25% | |
| 4 | Property | 10% | |
| 5 | Cash | 5% |
Returns to August 31 2026
| Investment Option | 1 Year | 3 Year | 5 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| legalsuper - Overseas Shares | 14.89% | 19.75% | 12.36% |
| Median | 8.8% | 11.1% | 7.5% |
| legalsuper - Overseas Shares VS Median | 6.09% | 8.65% | 4.86% |
Fees
| Investment Option | Flat Fee | Percentage Based Fee | Fee Based on 50k |
|---|---|---|---|
| legalsuper - Overseas Shares | 51.48 | 1% | $551.48 |
Asset Allocation
| Rank | Asset | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | International Shares | 97% | |
| 2 | Cash | 3% |
Returns to August 31 2026
| Investment Option | 1 Year | 3 Year | 5 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| legalsuper - Conservative | 5.07% | 6.5% | 4.2% |
| Median | 4.8% | 6.1% | 4% |
| legalsuper - Conservative VS Median | 0.27% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
Fees
| Investment Option | Flat Fee | Percentage Based Fee | Fee Based on 50k |
|---|---|---|---|
| legalsuper - Conservative | 51.48 | 0.94% | $521.48 |
Asset Allocation
| Rank | Asset | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Australian Shares | 10% | |
| 2 | International Shares | 12% | |
| 3 | Fixed Interest | 22% | |
| 4 | Alternative | 19.51% | |
| 5 | Property | 7.51% | |
| 6 | Cash | 29% |
Performance data: Lonsec. Median benchmarks: Chant West. Data is updated monthly; the reporting period is shown in the tables. Investment options are compared with the Chant West median for their risk profile.
Insurance
Death and TPD insurance cover are offered to members.
Whilst most members are offered default Death and Total and permanent Disablement Cover, they can also apply for Salary Continuance cover.
Additional cover is available with the following limits:
Death – No maximum
TPD – $3 million
Salary Continuance – up to $30,000 per month.
Insurance is provided by OnePath Life Limited.
Fund details
See the LegalSuper ABN and USI page for all the information required to contribute to this fund.
Read their PDS and TMD for further details.
FAQ's
We use investment performance data supplied by Lonsec and median benchmarks supplied by Chant West, both updated monthly.
Each investment option is assigned to a Chant West risk profile based on its proportion of growth assets. We then compare its return with the median benchmark for that risk profile over the same reporting period.
The difference shown in the table is the investment option’s return minus the median return.
Grouping options by growth asset allocation helps make comparisons more accurate, although options within the same profile can still have different investments and risks. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.
Member ratings and investment returns measure different things.
Member ratings reflect the experiences and opinions of people who submit reviews. These may relate to customer service, fees, insurance, administration or their satisfaction with investment performance.
Our performance tables compare an investment option’s reported returns with the relevant benchmark over specified periods. A fund can therefore deliver above median returns while receiving poor reviews for service or insurance or receive positive reviews despite below median returns.
Submitted reviews may not represent the experience of all members. Consider them alongside performance data, fees, insurance features and the fund’s official documents.