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Serving Unguja & Pemba
Representing advocates and advancing access to justice across both islands of Zanzibar.
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

Representing advocates and advancing access to justice across both islands of Zanzibar.
Representing, protecting and assisting members of the legal profession in matters relating to the
Promoting Zanzibari advocates' engagement beyond Zanzibar, and maintaining active membership in t
Strengthening ZLS's own governance instruments, Secretariat systems and financial sustainability,
Upholding the Constitution of Zanzibar and advancing constitutionalism, justice and the rule of l
Established by Act No. 7 of 2019, with the full legal authority of a body corporate.
A professional body that does not engage or affiliate in political party or election matters.
Assisting the public and facilitating access to justice across Unguja and Pemba.
Setting and upholding standards of learning, competence and conduct for advocates.
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Zanzibar Law Society
Mchina Mwanzo Street, Unguja, Zanzibar
P.O. Box 3319
For membership, media, or general enquiries, please use the form.