Joyce studied at Macquarie University in Sydney, where he obtained the Bachelor of Legal Studies (B.Leg.S.). Macquarie University was established in 1964 as a newer university in Sydney, and its legal studies program prepared students for entry into the legal profession.
His admission to the bar in Australia in 1983 marked his entry into legal practice after university study. He also holds the designation F.A.I.V.
Lindsay Joyce practised law as a partner of Phillips Fox, a national Australian law firm with offices in several cities, including Sydney and Brisbane. Partners share in the ownership and management of a law firm, and his partnership was based in the firm's Sydney office.
Phillips Fox was later absorbed into DLA Piper when the global firm opened for business in Australia and closed the Phillips Fox name. A professional profile also associates a Lindsay Joyce with DLA Phillips Fox in Sydney.
