The Law Society of Alberta independently regulates more than 10,000 lawyers and approximately 500 articling students in the province.

The Law Society operates independently of the government, with authority from the Legal Profession Act of Alberta to set standards for lawyers and articling students through the Code of Conduct and the Rules of the Law Society of Alberta. The purpose of the Law Society is to uphold and protect the public interest in the administration of justice by:

(a) ensuring the independence, integrity, competence and ethical conduct of lawyers,

(b) establishing standards, programs and education and training with respect to the competence, ethical conduct and professional responsibility of lawyers and students at-law,

(c) regulating the practice of law, and

(d) supporting and assisting lawyers and students-at-law in fulfilling their duties in the practice of law.

Our Role within the Justice System

The Law Society does not provide legal advice or recommend lawyers. We actively work with the legal profession, legal stakeholders, and members of the justice system to improve the administration of justice and uphold the rule of law. Independence supports transparency, accountability and public confidence in the legal system, and facilitates access to justice for everyone in Alberta.