The Law Society of Singapore (LawSoc) was established in 1967 by section 37 of the Legal Profession Act 1966 (LPA). In gist, it primarily upholds the interests of the practising lawyers and in this connection it has several purposes and powers granted by legislation: see section 38 of the LPA.
The LawSoc carries out various statutory functions prescribed under the LPA, including:
(a) maintaining and improving the standards of conduct and learning of the legal profession in Singapore;
(b) facilitating the acquisition of legal knowledge by members of the legal profession;
(c) representing, protecting and assisting members of the legal profession in Singapore; promoting in any manner the Society thinks fit the interests of the legal profession in Singapore; and
(d) protecting and assisting the public in all matters ancillary or incidental to the law.
Every lawyer who has in force a practicing certificate in Singapore is automatically a member of LawSoc.
The mission of LawSoc is to serve its members and the public by sustaining an independent bar which upholds the rule of law and ensures access to justice. The LawSoc has also established
Pro Bono SG, a wholly owned subsidiary whose aim is to serve the community so that the needy and vulnerable may have access to justice in Singapore.
The Council of the LawSoc, which consists of 21 members, manages the affairs of the LawSoc and ensures the proper performance of its functions under the LPA.
Source:
http://www.lawsociety.org.sg/the-law-society/what-we-do/