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Committees

Committees are the eyes and ears of the Law Society, constantly keeping a look out for any developments affecting the law and legal practice.

Consisting of dedicated volunteers, each committee focuses on a particular area of law, pooling together specialist skills and experience in order to scrutinise legislation, Court decisions and other government policies.

By drawing on the insights of committees, the Law Society can in turn meet its statutory duties and act as a major player in law reform and policy debates.

Current committees

There are currently 23 committees, one sub-committee and one board. Each is devoted to a particular area of the law.

For more information on the focus and members of each committee, see the Current Committees List.

Also read the submission papers developed by committees in this site's Resource Centre.

Types of committees

Committees are involved in different areas and have powers delegated to them by the Law Society Council. There are three broad categories:

• Regulatory committees – perform statutory duties under the Legal Profession Act 2004.
• Liaison committees – linked to other professions or organisations.
• Policy committees
  

Join a committee

Membership of standing committees is voluntary and is invited each year from solicitors and community members.

Expressions of interest for membership of 2012 standing committees closed on 28 October. Applications for 2013 committees will open in September 2012.

For information on eligibility requirements and the responsibilities of members download the Committee Handbook.