LSSA News

LSSA AGM: Envisioning the future of the legal profession

The Law Society of South Africa (LSSA) held its Annual Conference and Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal on 19 and 20 April, under the theme ‘Envisioning the future […]

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Criminal Law Committee meeting summary 

By Kevin O’Reilly The Law Society of South Africa’s (LSSA) Criminal Law Committee (the Committee) met on 20 March 2024 to discuss a number of issues within its area of […]

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National Efficiency Enhancement Committee meet

The National Efficiency Enhancement Committee (NEEC) was formed in 2012 with the aim of prioritising and improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the justice system. Chaired by the Chief Justice, […]

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After hours bail applications and the availability of detectives at police stations

The Criminal Law Committee of the Law Society of South Africa (LSSA) is interested in knowing if the following remains a nationwide concern: Do legal practitioners find it challenging to […]

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Environmental and Climate Justice Committee meeting summary

By Kevin O’Reilly The Law Society of South Africa’s (LSSA) Environmental and Climate Justice Committee (the Committee) met on 8 November 2023 to discuss a number of issues within its […]

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Deceased Estates, Trusts and Planning Committee meeting summary

By Kevin O’Reilly The Law Society of South Africa’s (LSSA) Deceased Estates, Trusts and Planning Committee (the Committee) met on 19 September 2023 to discuss various matters within its field […]

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Family law committee meeting summary – October 2023

By Kevin O’Reilly The Law Society of South Africa’s (LSSA) Family Law Committee (the Committee) met on 25 August 2023 to discuss a number of issues related to its area […]

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Strengthening the legal profession: The North Free State Attorneys’ Association’s Annual Report

By Martus de Wet The year in review has been marked by significant growth for the North Free State Attorneys’ Association (NFA), a regional legal organisation that emerged in the […]

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LSSA Legal Aid, Pro Bono and Small Claims Court Committee meeting

By Kevin O’Reilly The Law Society of South Africa’s (LSSA) Legal Aid, Pro Bono and Small Claims Court Committee (the Committee) met on 18 July 2023 to consider a range […]

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LSSA’s outreach programme aimed at uplifting the youth

The Law Society of South Africa (LSSA) held a Youth Day event on 30 June 2023 in Pretoria. The President of the LSSA, Eunice Masipa, together with some candidate legal […]

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