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 16 D . OVERSEAS LAWYERS QUALIFICATION EXAMINATION PROCEDURES 1 . Topics ( a ) The Written Heads shall consist of the following five Heads . Each will be tested by way of one wr ...
The Law Society of Hong Kong 55 L . FORMS 1 . Form 1C Form 1C [ rule 3 ( 2 )( c )] ADMISSION AND REGISTRATION RULES APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF ELIGIBILITY FOR ADMISSION AS A SOLICITOR UNDER SECTION 4 ( 1 ) ...
The Law Society of Hong Kong 2 A . ROUTES TO ADMISSION FOR OVERSEAS LAWYERS COMMON LAW ( 1 ) Are you entitled to practise the law of an overseas jurisdiction ? ( 2 ) Do you have at least 2 years of post - adm ...
The Law Society of Hong Kong 19 E . TIMETABLE OF THE DEADLINES FOR THE 2025 OVERSEAS LAWYERS QUALIFICATION EXAMINATION : Opening date for lodging application to sit Thursday , 6 February 2025 Closing dat ...
The Law Society of Hong Kong 3 B . LIST OF COMMON LAW / NON - COMMON LAW JURISDICTIONS 1 . The following jurisdictions will be regarded as examples of COMMON LAW JURISDICTIONS for the purpose of the Overse ...
The Law Society of Hong Kong 20 F . GUIDELINES FOR EXEMPTION FROM SITTING ALL OR PARTS OF THE OVERSEAS LAWYERS QUALIFICATION EXAMINATION These Guidelines set out the current general principles that wil ...
The Law Society of Hong Kong APPENDIX I ( 02 / 01 / 15 ) 72 Overseas Lawyers ( Qualification for Admission ) Rules ARRANGEMENT OF RULES Rule 1 . Interpretation 2 . General qualifications for admission under sec ...
The Law Society of Hong Kong 4 C . OVERSEAS LAWYERS QUALIFICATION EXAMINATION INFORMATION The Rules , procedures and guidelines contained in this Package represent the Law Society ’ s endeavour to respond ...
G . FORM A Overseas Lawyers Qualification Examination Application Form Form A WARNING : Please read this form carefully . Failure to follow the instructions precisely will result in your applicatio ...
The Law Society of Hong Kong 46 H . SAMPLE SECTION 3 ( 2 ) CERTIFICATE THE LAW SOCIETY OF HONG KONG Overseas Lawyers Qualification Examination Certificate Issued under Section 3 ( 2 ) of the Overseas Lawyers ...
The Law Society of Hong Kong APPENDIX II ( 04 / 01 / 24 ) 82 Overseas Lawyers ( Qualification for Admission ) ( Fees ) Rules 1 . Fees The fees set forth in the Schedule are prescribed for payment in connection w ...
The Law Society of Hong Kong 47 I . SAMPLE STATUTORY DECLARATION STATUTORY DECLARATION OF [ NAME ] I , ____________________________ of __________________________________________ do solemnly and sincerely ...
