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.
The Law Society of Hong Kong regularly receives delegations formed by Mainland officials, providing an insightful overview of Hong Kong’s legal profession.
On June 2, Council Member and Vice-Chairman of the Greater China Legal Affairs Committee (“GCLAC”) Mr Neville Cheng, and Council Member and Vice-Chairlady of the GCLAC Ms Heidi Chui warmly welcomed a delegation of 21 Mainland officials and judicial personnel currently pursuing Master of Laws (LLM) degrees in Common Law at The University of Hong Kong and The Chinese University of Hong Kong.
In addition to providing an overview of Hong Kong’s legal profession, the meeting addressed several key topics, including self-regulation of the legal profession, the Law Society’s role as the regulator, as well as the pathways and qualifications required to become a solicitor in Hong Kong.
