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Write explanatory notes on law society of Kenya.

      

Write explanatory notes on law society of Kenya.

  

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Maurice
Establishment: The Law society of Kenya is established by section 3 of the LawSociety
of Kenya Act Cap 18, as a body corporate by name Law Society of Kenya with
perpetual succession and a common seal and capacity to sue or be sued.

Membership: it consists of the following categories of members;
(i) Practicing advocates.

(ii) Non-practicing advocates.

(iii) Special members.

(iv) Honorary members.

The affairs of the society are managed by a council elected by members
Under Section 4 (1) of the Law Society of Kenya Act, the objects of the society are:
(i) To maintain the standards of conduct and leaning of the legal profession.

(ii) To facilitate acquisition of legal knowledge by members and others.

(iii) To assist the government and the courts in all matters relating to legislation and
administration of law.

(iv) To protect and assist members of the legal profession in relation to the condition of practice
of law.

(v) To assist and protect members of the public in all matters touching or incidental to law.

(vi) To acquire or dispose off assets.

(vii) To raise funds.

(viii) To do everything necessary to accomplish its objects.
maurice.mutuku answered the question on May 3, 2018 at 06:34


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