Welcome To The

Law Society Of Zimbabwe

Our Vision

The vision of the Law Society of Zimbabwe is to be:

  • A world class
  • Independent and
  • Law society committed to justice and the rule of law.

Our Mission

The LSZ is dedicated to effectively and efficiently representing and regulating the legal profession to promote the sustainable development of the legal profession, the observance of the rule of law, and foster public trust and confidence in the justice system.

Core Values

  • Professionalism
  • Leadership
  • Independence
  • Transparency
  • Equity

Meet Our Leadership

Our structure is founded of an excellent and enabling legal framework that enables us to have full control of the profession from training, admission to regulation of the membership in terms of discipline, trust accounting transparency, quality of service and client compensation as well as independence of the profession.

Rumbidzai Matambo
President

Lison Ncube
Vice President

Edward Mapara
Executive Secretary

About Us

The Law Society of Zimbabwe (LSZ) works to foster public trust and confidence in the justice system in Zimbabwe. The LSZ is dedicated to effectively and efficiently representing and regulating the legal profession to promote the sustainable development of the legal profession, the observance of the rule of law, and foster public trust and confidence in the justice system. The LSZ Council and all members of its management and staff are united by the core values that they each uphold, as individuals and as a team. The Law Society of Zimbabwe is an association mandated with registering lawyers and regulating how lawyers and law firms operate in Zimbabwe. Read More

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I Complain against a Lawyer?

You are advised to make a written complaint to the Executive Secretary. To speed up the process your written complaint should give out all relevant details and where possible attach relevant documents in support of the same. Kindly provide your full contact details including, full name, phone number, e-mail address and postal address to facilitate for return communications and updates and also your national identity number.

Alternatively CLICK HERE to to submit your complaint online

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Duties Of The Law Society Of Zimbabwe

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

Maintain a register of members

Control of admission of new members to the profession

Generally control and manage the legal profession

To contribute, undertake or make recommendations on legal training

Represent the profession and articulate its views on various issues

Promote justice, defend human rights, rule of law and the independence of judiciary

Regulate the profession in respect of continuing training, discipline and trust accounts

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