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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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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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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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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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EVENTS & SEMINARS
Continuing Professional Development Events
27 July 2017
Seminar on Understanding Third Party Funding in Singapore
4 August 2017
Workshop on Understanding Personality Preferences and Conflict for Legal Practitioners
September - October 2017
Certificate in Paralegal Skills
Online Learning Programmes
Click here for more details of Online Learning Programmes
Other Events and News
29-30 August 2017
IP Week @ SG 2017
18-21 September 2017
30th LAWASIA Conference - Big Leap Through the Rule of Law
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