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    About Us
    The Law Society was established under the Legal Profession Act in 1967. It carries out various statutory functions, including maintaining and improving the standards of conduct and learning of the legal profession in Singapore, and protecting and assisting the public in all matters ancillary or incidental to the law. The Council of the Law Society, which consist of statutory members and elected members, manages the affairs of the Law Society and ensures the proper performance of its functions.
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    For Lawyers
    The Law Society represents members of the legal profession in Singapore with the objective of assisting and promoting the interests of the profession. This section of the website covers various aspects such as guidance on professional and practice issues, running your practice, membership benefits, and services for members.
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    The Law Society aims to raise awareness of the law among the general public by providing basic information as an initial reference point on legal issues, and information on where to seek legal help.
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    Lawyer Regulation
    All Singapore lawyers and foreign lawyers registered with the Legal Services Regulatory Authority, are regulated by the Law Society and are bound to comply with the Legal Profession (Professional Conduct) Rules [the Rules]. The Rules set out the professional standards expected of these lawyers. Any person who is aggrieved by the conduct of a lawyer as a result of breach of the Rules may lodge a complaint with the Law Society for the matter to be investigated under the Legal Profession Act.
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    Becoming a Lawyer
    To be admitted to the Singapore Bar, a person must meet all the requirements of being a “qualified person” as defined in the Legal Profession Act read together with the Legal Profession (Qualified Persons) Rules. The person must also satisfy the qualifying criteria set out in section 13 of the Legal Profession Act.
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    Media & Resource Centre
    Welcome to the Media & Resource page. This section of the website provides information from the Law Society — archived Press Releases, Public Consultation Papers submitted by the Law Society, Speeches, online archive of our monthly Law Gazette and the weekly e-newsletter – Jus News.
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    • Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Terrorism Financing
    • Applying for Practising Certificate
      • Locum Practice
      • Requisite Payments
    • Practice Support
      • Practice Management Resources
      • Repository of Precedents
      • Government Grants
      • Tech Start for Law Programme
      • SmartLaw Assist
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    • Ceasing a Practice
      • What You Need to Know
      • Notification Forms
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  • Services for Members
    • Join Us
    • Membership Benefits
      • Support Schemes
      • Lifestyle Benefits
    • Dispute Resolution Schemes
    • Legal Costs
    • Cost Dispute Resolve
    • Services to Disseminate Closure to Third Parties
    • Information on Wills
      • Submit Application
    • Proview
      • iPad Application
    • eClassifieds
      • eClassifieds Application
      • Search eClassifieds
      • Procedure for Submitting an eClassifieds Advertisement
    • Specialist Services Directory
    • Firm/Holiday Closure of Law Practices
    • Making Payments to The Law Society
  • Members Library
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