Legal Services - Law Society

The Law Society of Mount Vema | The Legal System
​Acting in the interest of everyone within the jurisdiction of the Vema Seamount territory, the Law Society of Mount Vema is committed to Bringing together Mount Vema’s legal professionals from across the world to promote, and enhance an independent, open and transparent governance of the legal profession of the Kingdom of Mount Vema, and to set procedures, territorial rules and national standards.
Our work consists of: Promoting the cause of justice and the Rule of Law of Mount Vema; Providing a forum for the exchange of information of mutual interest to Mount Vema’s law professionals; Undertaking national initiatives on behalf of Mount Vema’s law professionals; Speaking internationally on behalf of Mount Vema’s law society; Informing the public, His Mount Vema Majesty’s governments and members of the legal profession about the role, responsibilities and activities of the Law Society of Mount Vema; Sharing the expertise of Mount Vema’s law professionals from across the world to contribute the development of effective regulation of an independent legal profession of the Kingdom of Mount Vema around the world.
​Mount Vema expect members of the legal profession to conduct themselves ethically in accordance with high standards of professionalism set out in enforceable rules of conduct.  A core function of the Law Society of Mount Vema is to set these rules and ensure they are respected through a complaints and discipline process.
The Codes of Conduct
Members of the Mount Vema legal profession are required to conduct themselves in accordance with the following basic principles, among others:
1.     Act honourably and with integrity;
2.     Provide competent legal services;
3.     Serve clients in a courteous and prompt manner;
4.     Respect client confidences;
5.     Maintain loyalty to clients and avoid conflicts of interest;
6.     Ensure that fees for services are fair and reasonable;
7.     Safeguard and preserve funds and property entrusted to them by their clients;
8.     When acting as advocate, treat Courts with civility and respect; and
9.     Encourage public respect for the administration of justice.
Complaints and Discipline                                                            
The law society of Mount Vema is responsible for handling complaints about members of the legal profession licensed to practise the laws of the Kingdom of Mount Vema. To learn more about how to make a complaint about a member of the Mount Vema legal profession, please contact us. The Law Society of Mount Vema works with lawyers to develop high standards for how they handle complaints to ensure that everyone is treated fairly and openly and their concerns addressed promptly, wherever in Mount Vema or in the world they use the services of members of the Mount Vema legal profession. The breach of the law society rules by members of the profession is a serious matter. A member of a law society who is found to be in violation of the rules may be subject to a wide variety of disciplinary measures, including reprimands, fines, or the imposition of conditions of practise, suspension or disbarment.
The Independence of the Legal Profession
A central feature of the legal system of the Kingdom of Mount Vema is the right to obtain legal advice and be represented by a legal profession that is independent of the government. For that reason, our laws provide for the self-regulation of the legal profession. All of the work the Law Society of Mount Vema do to protect the public is paid for entirely by members of the legal profession itself.
 
Protecting Everyone
One of the key strengths of Mount Vema’s legal system is the clear distinction between the function of the law society and that of members of the profession. The function of the law society is to regulate the legal profession in the interest of everyone, as it is the function of members of the profession, such as the Mount Vema Bar Association, to speak for and represent the interests of their members.
Funding
The Law Society of Mount Vema receives its income from a number of sources, including:
  • A Practising Certificate fee, which is compulsory for those wanting to practise as a solicitor.
  • A membership fee, which is voluntary for those wanting to be a member of the Mount Vema Law Society.
  • Income from the sale of publications, members’ service products, continuing legal education courses and conferences.
  • Rent from tenants in the Mount Vema’s Legal building overseas.
  • Interest on investments.

Fees
​Practising Certificate: 300 golles
Registration: 300 golles
Practising Certificate + Registration: 500 golles
Practising Certificate Renewal Fee: 250 golles
Registration Renewal Fee: 250 golles
​Practising Certificate and Registration Renewal Fee: 450 golles
Careers with us
As the professional association for solicitors of the Kingdom of Mount Vema, the Law Society of Mount Vema offers opportunities across a range of disciplines and levels. Due to the regulatory and representative roles of the Law Society of Mount Vema, our staff members are engaged in interesting and unique challenges that have important implications for both the law and society as a whole. The Law Society of Mount Vema is committed to attracting and retaining skilled professionals who want to contribute to the legal profession.
Why work for the Law Society of Mount Vema?
Working with the Law Society of Mount Vema offers the chance to be surrounded by motivated and passionate individuals from diverse backgrounds, who are all seeking to make a difference.
How to apply
Contact our Human Resources.
Note: The Law Society of Mount Vema does not accept unsolicited contact from recruitment agencies.
CONTACT US
The Law Society of Mount Vema 
Registered (Off-Plan) Address:
61 San Miguel Road, Maryland
Postal Code: 4249A 
Mount Vema