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.
10. Foreign Lawyers Practice Rules ARRANGEMENT OF RULES Rule 1. Interpretation 2. General conduct 3. Prohibition against publicity etc. 4. Name of firm 5. Business letters 6. Supervision of office 7. ...
41. Higher Rights of Audience Rules ARRANGEMENT OF RULES Rule PART 1 PRELIMINARY 1. Commencement 2. Interpretation PART 2 APPLICATIONS FOR HIGHER RIGHTS OF AUDIENCE 3. Form of application, fees, etc. ...
1. Legal Practitioners Ordinance ARRANGEMENT OF SECTIONS Section PART I SHORT TITLE AND INTERPRETATION 1. Short title 2. Interpretation PART II SOLICITORS 3. Power of Court to admit solicitors 4. Qual ...
5. Continuing Professional Development Rules ARRANGEMENT OF RULES Rule 1. Omitted as spent 2. Interpretation and definitions 3. Application 4. Continuing Professional Development Scheme 5. Continuing ...
19. Solicitors (Professional Indemnity) Rules ARRANGEMENT OF RULES Rule 1. Citation 2. Interpretation 3. The fund 4. Establishment and maintenance of the fund 5. Management and administration of the f ...
32. Barristers (Advanced Legal Education Requirement) Rules ARRANGEMENT OF SECTIONS Section 1. Commencement 2. Interpretation 3. Advanced Legal Education Programme 4. Requirements for completing Progr ...
THE LAW SOCIETY OF HONG KONG OVERSEAS LAWYERS QUALIFICATION EXAMINATION 2020 SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION PACKAGE HEAD I: CONVEYANCING Contents 1. Standards, Syllabus and Reading List 2. Examiners' Comme ...
To: All Senior Partners and Sole Practitioners Dear Colleague, PRESS RELEASE I am enclosing a copy of the press release on the new policies announced by the Ministry of Justice on 24th July 2000 which ...
Legislative Council (Amendment) Bill 2011 1. The Law Society has reviewed the Legislative Council (Amendment) Bill (Bill) and notes the proposed changes to the existing electoral system raise serious ...
2010 Law Week officially commences A joyful opening ceremony cum a drama for the 2010 Law Week will be staged at Kwai Tsing A joyful opening ceremony cum a drama for the 2010 Law Week will be staged a ...
Law Society supports the voluntary drug test scheme The Law Society is always supportive of Government’s initiatives in combating drug abuse. We The Law Society is always supportive of Government’s in ...
The Law Society of Hong Kong welcomed leaders from overseas jurisdictions attending the Opening of the Legal Year At the invitation of Law Society Hong Kong, over 40 delegates from 10 different At the ...
