The Law Society of Hong Kong is a professional association for solicitors in Hong Kong vested with statutory powers to regulate the professional conduct of solicitors, trainee solicitors and foreign lawyers. It was incorporated in 1907 as a company limited by guarantee.
The Law Society speaks for the solicitors’ profession in Hong Kong and ensures our voice are accurately and purposefully communicated to relevant parties
The Law Society is dedicated to providing relevant and effective support to our members including professional training and legal practice updates.
The Law Society is committed to facilitating the attainment and maintenance of the highest professional standards by our members in the interest of the community
The Law Society reaches out and maintains a wide local and global network for knowledge exchange, experience sharing and collaboration between our members and different sectors of both the local and international communities.
The Law Society strives to raise general public legal awareness, facilitate public access to legal services and promote a culture of giving back to the community among our members.
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To consider and keep under review, and to formulate policies on, all matters relating to law, legal practice and legal procedures, and to make determinations thereon. |
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To formulate policies relating to all aspects of the practice of law. |
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To consider, review and initiate law reform proposals. |
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To assist practitioners in the development of their practices. |
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To appoint and remove the Chairman and members of the Practitioners Affairs sub-committees and working parties. |
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To supervise and review the decisions of the Practitioners Affairs sub-committees. |
