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 A . ROUTES TO ADMISSION FOR OVERSEAS LAWYERS I COMMON LAW I I NON - COMMON LAW ( 1 ) Are you entitled to practise the law of an overseas jurisdiction ? ( 2 ) Do you have at least ...
The Law Society of Hong Kong APPENDIX II Overseas Lawyers ( Qualification for Admission ) ( Fees ) Rules 1 . Fees The fees set forth in the Schedule are prescribed for payment in connection with applicatio ...
The Law Society of Hong Kong 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 Overseas ...
The Law Society of Hong Kong Admission and Registration Rules ARRANGEMENT OF RULES Rule Part I Citation and Interpretation 1 . Citation 2 . Interpretation Part II Solicitors 3 . Application for certifica ...
The Law Society of Hong Kong K . FORMS 1 . Form IC 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 )( b ) ...
The Law Society of Hong Kong C . OVERSEAS LAWYERS QUALIFICATION EXAMINATION INFORMATION The Rules , procedures and guidelines contained in this Package represent the Law Society ' s endeavour to respond h ...
The Law Society of Hong Kong 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 writt ...
The Law Society of Hong Kong APPENDIX IV Practising Certificate ( Special Conditions ) Rules ARRANGEMENT OF SECTIONS Section 1 . Commencement 2 . Interpretation 3 . Conditions subject to which a practising ...
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The Law Society of Hong Kong E . TIMETABLE OF THE DEADLINES FOR THE 2022 OVERSEAS LAWYERS QUALIFICATION EXAMINATION : Opening date for lodging application to sit Friday , 4 February 2022 Closing date for ...
The Law Society of Hong Kong J . PROCEDURE FOR ADMISSION AFTER PASSING THE OVERSEAS LAWYERS QUALIFICATION EXAMINATION 1 . Legislation The relevant statutory provisions on admission procedures are sectio ...
