Professional organisations

Virgin Islands Bar Association

Website of the United States Virgin Islands Bar Association, the professional body for lawyers working in this US territory. Includes news, a directory of members and details of events and committees. There is information for the public on choosing a lawyer, legal fees, regulation of attorneys and the judiciary, alternatives to court and careers in the law, together press notices, a virtual legal advice clinic and a glossary of legal terms. The VI Bar Digest is available from 2020 onwards.

Uganda Law Society

Website of the Uganda Law Society, which represents the legal profession and promotes access to justice, human rights and the rule of law in Uganda. The site gives information about the structure and work of the organisation.

Legal Resources Foundation

The Legal Resources Foundation (LRF) is a charitable trust concerned with the promotion of human rights and access to justice in Zimbabwe. Its website gives an overview of the foundation's activities in the areas of legal education, legal services and development of the justice system, together with details of its research and advocacy. The Resources section includes research reports, a platform to help people apply for legal aid, and pamphlets on areas of law of interest to the general public; it also has a small selection of case summaries. 

Lawyers for Human Rights

Website of Lawyers for Human Rights (LHR), a non-governmental organisation working to promote and strengthen human rights in South Africa. The site provides background information on the LHR and details of its work, which focuses on areas including penal reform; the rights of refugees, migrants and stateless people; land and housing; environmental rights; and gender equality. HLR research reports and other publications are available on the site, together with campaign information and news items.

General Council of the Bar of South Africa

Website of the General Council of the Bar of South Africa (GCBSA), the professional organisation for advocates in South Africa. Includes an overview of the South African legal system and information about careers and training. The 'Legal Practice Act' page provides a compilation of documents such as bar examination syllabuses and a proposal for practical vocational training.The Rules of Professional Ethics are also available, and there is a page of information about judicial nominees.

Corporate Counsel Association of South Africa

The Corporate Counsel Association of South Africa  (CCASA), formerly the Corporate Lawyers Association of South Africa, is a non-profit organisation formed in 1982 to promote the interests of company (in-house) lawyers. Its website provides background information about the role of the corporate lawyer. The CCASA code of ethics, disciplinary code and various policies are available on the site, along with details of events and courses held by the association. A selection of articles and other content is available to members.

Legal Support Network

Website of the Legal Support Network, an organisation providing services to finance professionals working in the legal profession in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Includes articles on finance, costs and technology news and details of training courses and events. There is also a directory of suppliers. 

Türkiye Barolar Birligi

Website of the Union of Turkish Bar Associations. The introduction gives background and historical information about the Bar, with details of committees and a searchable directory of members. Laws governing the legal profession are available, along with a collection of human rights documents and articles. The site is in Turkish only.

Bermuda Bar Association

The Bermuda Bar Association is the governing body for lawyers in Bermuda, responsible for regulating and representing the profession. Its website includes a list of law firms/professional companies and a list of practitioners. It provides resources for barristers and attorneys, including the Bermuda Bar Act 1974, the Code of Professional Conduct and associated documents; information about legal education; and details of support groups.

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