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ZANZIBAR LAW SOCIETY

Governing with Integrity.
Serving with Excellence.

Zanzibar Law Society

Who We Are

The Zanzibar Law Society is the statutory bar association of Zanzibar, established under the Zanzibar Law Society Act No. 7 of 2019 to uphold the rule of law, maintain professional standards among advocates, and protect the public interest in the administration of justice.

Statutory Bar Association of Zanzibar

Est. under Act No. 7 of 2019

Serving Unguja & Pemba

Serving Unguja & Pemba

Representing advocates and advancing access to justice across both islands of Zanzibar.

Governing with Integrity. Serving with Excellence. Advancing Justice in Zanzibar.

Governing with Integrity. Serving with Excellence.

Strategic Plan 2026-2028

Our Programmes

What We Do

Our Commitment

Why Advocates Choose ZLS

Statutory Mandate

Statutory Mandate

Established by Act No. 7 of 2019, with the full legal authority of a body corporate.

Independent & Non-Partisan

Independent & Non-Partisan

A professional body that does not engage or affiliate in political party or election matters.

Access to Justice

Access to Justice

Assisting the public and facilitating access to justice across Unguja and Pemba.

Professional Standards

Professional Standards

Setting and upholding standards of learning, competence and conduct for advocates.

In Partnership With

East Africa Law Society (EALS) · Pan African Lawyers Union (PALU) · GIZ · KAS · FES · IBA/IBAHRI · ZAFELA · ZLSC · TLS · THRDC

300 +
Registered Advocates
2019
Established (Act No. 7 of 2019)
9
Strategic Pillars 2026-2028
Contact Us

Get in Touch with the Secretariat

Zanzibar Law Society

Mchina Mwanzo Street, Unguja, Zanzibar
P.O. Box 3319

For membership, media, or general enquiries, please use the form.

About

The Zanzibar Law Society is the statutory bar association of Zanzibar, established under the Zanzibar Law Society Act No. 7 of 2019 to uphold the rule of law and advance justice in Zanzibar.