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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| 1. | Booklet on "Becoming a Solicitor in Hong Kong" | |
| 2. | Hong Kong Conversion Examination for PCLL Admission Hong Kong Conversion Examination is administered by the Hong Kong Conversion Examination Board under the Standing Committee on Legal Education and Training, a statutory committee constituted under Section 74A of the Legal Practitioners Ordinance. The Information Package of the Conversion Examination can be downloaded at the website of the Hong Kong Conversion Examination Board at www.pcea.com.hk |
| 1. | Flow Chart – Admission by Trainee Solicitors Route | |
| 2. | The requirements relating to employment under a trainee solicitor contract (the "Contract") are set out in the Trainee Solicitors Rules. | |
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Commencement of employment as a Trainee Solicitor |
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Admission as a Solicitor by Trainee Solicitors |
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| 1. | Flow Chart - Admission by Overseas Lawyers Route | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2. | What is the difference between a Foreign Lawyer and an Overseas Lawyer? |
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Overseas Lawyers Qualification Examination Information Package 2023
For enquiries, please contact the Assistant Director, Regulation & Guidance at adrg1@hklawsoc.org.hk.
2023 OLQE Circular
2023 Information Package |
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| 4. | Examination Pass Rates (1995-2022) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Overseas Lawyers Qualification Examination Supplementary Information Package 2023 HEAD I : CONVEYANCING
HEAD II : CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PROCEDURE
HEAD III : COMMERCIAL AND COMPANY LAW
HEAD IV : ACCOUNTS AND PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT
HEAD V : PRINCIPLES OF COMMON LAW
HEAD VI : HONG KONG CONSTITUTIONAL LAW |
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Past Examination Papers and Examiners' Comments
Past Examination Papers (from 1995 to 2019) • HEAD I CONVEYANCING
• HEAD II CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PROCEDURE
• HEAD III COMMERCIAL AND COMPANY LAW
• HEAD IV ACCOUNTS AND PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT
• HEAD V PRINCIPLES OF COMMON LAW • HEAD VI HONG KONG CONSTITUTIONAL LAW Examiners' Comments (from 2001 to 2018) • HEAD I CONVEYANCING • HEAD II CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PROCEDURE • HEAD III COMMERCIAL AND COMPANY LAW • HEAD IV ACCOUNTS AND PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT HEAD V : PRINCIPLES OF COMMON LAW • HEAD VI HONG KONG CONSTITUTIONAL LAW |
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| 7. | Frequently Asked Questions | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Admission as a Solicitor by Overseas Lawyers after passing the Overseas Lawyers Qualification Examination
For enquiries, please contact the Assistant Director, Registration at regist@hklawsoc.org.hk. |
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