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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The Law Society of Hong Kong 50 J . SAMPLE REFERENCE LETTER I , ( name of the referee ) would like to be a referee for ( name of the OLQE applicant ). I am ( capacity , e . g . a partner ) of ( the name of the fir ...
The Law Society of Hong Kong 48 I . SAMPLE STATUTORY DECLARATION STATUTORY DECLARATION OF [ NAME ] I , ____________________________ of __________________________________________ do solemnly and sincerely ...
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