The Law Association of Zambia

What The Law Association of Zambia does

The Law Association of Zambia (LAZ) is the statutory professional body representing the legal profession in Zambia, established in 1973 under the Law Association of Zambia Act, Chapter 31 of the Laws of Zambia. It represents over 5,000 legal practitioners across Zambia and operates from its headquarters at LAZ House, Plot 1 Lagos Road, Rhodes Park in Lusaka, with a regional office in Ndola (Copperbelt) that also houses the National Legal Aid Clinic for Women.

LAZ delivers its mandate across five functional pillars: regulating and strengthening the legal profession, promoting access to justice (including through the Pro Bono Services Scheme and the National Legal Aid Clinic for Women established in 1990), advocating for law reform, protecting the public interest through the Legal Practitioners' Committee complaints process, and developing legal excellence via professional programs and 20 standing committees. The Association's flagship events include the Annual Law Conference & AGM, the Bar-Bench Conference, the Annual Ball & Gala Dinner, and the LAZ Marathon. Its digital service layer is delivered through the e-LAZ member portal, hosted on Protean Tech's communitieszambia.protean-tech.eu platform.

LAZ generates revenue from recurring annual membership fees and practising certificate renewals (mandatory for active advocates), supplemented by conference and event registration fees (e.g., K1,500 standard / K1,700 late for advocates at the Annual Conference) and ancillary services. Governance rests with an elected Council led by President Arnold Kaluba (since 2024), Vice President Shamwana Sonia, Honorary Secretary Matilda Chileshe Kaoma, Honorary Treasurer Hastings Siakulu Pasi, and Executive Director Edward Sakala, supported by a small secretariat in Lusaka and Ndola.

Name

The Law Association of Zambia

Legal name

Law Association of Zambia

Website

https://laz.org.zm

Company type

Private

Founded year

1973

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Law Association of Zambia is the statutory professional body representing over 5,000 legal practitioners in Zambia. Established in 1973, it regulates the legal profession, handles complaints, and runs the e-LAZ member portal, conferences, and access-to-justice programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Legal Professional Association Services

NAICS

Legal Counsel and Prosecution (922130), Legal Services (5411), Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities (922)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Legal Services (8111), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Rule of Law & Justice Sector Reform (BPADAGAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Legal & Compliance (CLE, Paralegal CE) (EDAAALAB), Human Rights Monitoring, Documentation & Advocacy (BPADAGAK)

Keywords

• Legal professional association
• Statutory regulatory body
• Bar association services
• Professional membership services
• Legal aid and pro bono

Headquarters

HQ city

Lusaka

HQ country

Zambia

HQ region

Africa

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual membership fees from over 5,000 legal practitioners including practicing certificates and renewal fees
2. Conference and Event Fees: Registration fees for annual law conferences, AGMs, and events such as the LAZ Marathon; includes K1,500 standard registration and K1,700 late registration fees for advocates
3. Practicing Certificate Renewals: Fees collected for renewal of practicing certificates for legal practitioners annually

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Law Association of Zambia (LAZ) is the statutory professional body representing over 5,000 legal practitioners in Zambia. It provides professional regulation, practising certificate renewals, continuing professional development through 20 committees, flagship annual conferences, and public-interest services such as pro bono legal assistance and the National Legal Aid Clinic For Women. It also handles complaints of professional misconduct against advocates through the Legal Practitioners' Committee.

Product overview

The Law Association of Zambia (LAZ) is a statutory professional body established in 1973 under Chapter 31 of the Laws of Zambia, representing over 5,000 legal practitioners. LAZ does not offer a traditional product platform but rather provides a suite of professional services and programs including the e-LAZ member portal, Pro Bono Services Scheme, National Legal Aid Clinic For Women, and annual professional events (LAZ Annual Law Conference & AGM, Bar-Bench Conference, LAZ Marathon). Additional services include practising certificate renewals, regulatory complaint handling through the Legal Practitioners' Committee, conference presentations, and membership resources.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• e-LAZ Member Portal Online electronic portal enabling LAZ members to access association services, manage their memberships, and conduct online transactions with the secretariat.
• Pro Bono Services Scheme Program providing free legal assistance to vulnerable members of Zambian society through volunteer legal practitioners, supporting access to justice for those who cannot afford representation.
• National Legal Aid Clinic For Women Established in 1990, provides affordable legal aid to women and children from marginalized social sectors, with the objective to develop law as an instrument of social change. Operated as a wholly-owned subsidiary of LAZ.
• Practising Certificates Annual renewal service for practising certificates for legal practitioners, mandatory for advocates and associates to legally practise in Zambia. Includes declaration forms and processing.
• Legal Practitioners' Committee (LPC) Complaints Handling Handles complaints from the public against legal practitioners for alleged professional misconduct in both the Midlands and Copperbelt regions of Zambia. A core regulatory function of the association.
• LAZ Annual Law Conference & AGM Flagship annual event bringing together legal practitioners, judges, policymakers, academics, and other stakeholders to deliberate on critical legal, governance, and justice issues while conducting the Association's annual business. Standard registration K1,500; late registration K1,700.
• LAZ Bar-Bench Conference Annual conference bringing together key stakeholders from the Bar and the Bench to discuss justice and legal community matters. The 2024 edition was hold on 16th and 17th August and officiated by Chief Justice Dr. Mumba Malila, SC.
• LAZ Marathon Annual athletics marathon organized by LAZ targeting participants from the legal fraternity, corporate entities, and universities, used as a flagship engagement and fundraising event for the association.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered major and minor.

• SADC Lawyers' Association (SADC-LA)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 June 2024Zambia hosted the 24th Edition of the SADC-LA Annual Conference and General Meeting (ACGM) in 2024, bringing together legal professionals, industry experts, and key stakeholders to discuss 'Building Resilient Futures – Convergence of Law and Tech Innovations for Sustainable Investment in Infrastructure, Mining, and Energy in Southern Africa.'
• Kenneth Kaunda International Conference CentreminorOthersConference venue partner for the 2024 Bar-Bench Conference held on 16th and 17th August, officiated by Chief Justice Dr. Mumba Malila, SC.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Law Society of Kenya: Statutory professional body for advocates in Kenya with similar regulatory mandate, membership-based revenue model, and disciplinary functions; the closest functional analogue to LAZ in East Africa.
• Law Society of Zimbabwe: Statutory professional body regulating legal practitioners in Zimbabwe with parallel mandate under national legislation, practising certificate requirements, and continuing legal education programs.
• Uganda Law Society: Statutory bar association for advocates in Uganda operating under similar legislation, providing practising certificate renewal, professional discipline, and law reform advocacy.
• Law Society of South Africa: National statutory body representing attorneys in South Africa with comparable regulatory authority, member fee structure, and professional discipline functions.
• Nigerian Bar Association: National professional body for lawyers in Nigeria with parallel structure of branches, conferences, practising certification, and regulatory advocacy functions.
• Ghana Bar Association: Statutory professional association for Ghanaian lawyers, providing practising certification, professional discipline, and continuing legal education similar to LAZ's functions.

Broad incumbents

• Law Society of England and Wales: Larger, more established statutory body with broader scope and global influence; serves as a reference model for LAZ's executive training programs and regulatory framework.
• American Bar Association: Largest voluntary professional association for lawyers globally; comparable CLE program offerings and committee structure make it a model peer for educational and accreditation programs.

Others

• International Bar Association: Global federation of bar associations and law societies; LAZ engages through its international law reform and human rights advocacy work, making it a thematic peer in professional legal governance.

Regional players

• SADC Lawyers' Association: Regional body of legal professional associations across Southern Africa; LAZ is a member and host of the 2024 SADC-LA Annual Conference, making it a peer ecosystem partner rather than direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

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