Our Duties

The Law Society of Zimbabwe was formed in 1981 to replace the previous bar association. The membership of is drawn from all registered legal practitioners residing in Zimbabwe whether in private practice, in commerce or in civil service. The primary duties of the law society are:

• Promote the study of the law
• To contribute, undertake or make recommendations on legal training
• Control of admission of new members to the profession
• Maintain a register of members
• Regulate the profession in respect of continuing training, discipline and trust accounts
• Represent the profession and articulate its views on various issues
• Promote justice, defend human rights, rule of law and the independence of the judiciary
• And generally, control and manage the legal profession