LibGuides: On The Web: Where to Find Law Societies Around The World: Asia

Hong Kong

The two branches of the Hong Kong legal profession are governed by separate associations. Solicitors are members of the Law Society, while barristers belong to the Bar Association.

Hong Kong Bar Association This link opens in a new window
Law Society of Hong Kong This link opens in a new window

Japan

Japanese attorneys (bengoshi) must belong to the Japan Federation of Bar Associations, as well as be a member of one the 52 local bar associations.

Japan Federation of Bar Associations This link opens in a new window
Local Bar Associations This link opens in a new window

Malaysia

Legal practitioners are admitted as both advocates and solicitors and are governed by the Bar Council.

Malaysian Bar Council This link opens in a new window

Philippines

Philippine legal practitioners are designated as attorneys or lawyers and must belong to the Integrated Bar of the Philippines.

Integrated Bar of the Philippines This link opens in a new window

Singapore

Legal practitioners are admitted to the Singapore Bar as advocates and solicitors and are governed by the Law Society.

Law Society of Singapore This link opens in a new window