Legal Profession Act 2007

The Board has the following functions:

to maintain the Register;

to monitor the standard and provision of legal professional services;

to receive, investigate and determine complaints made under Chapter 4 and, as necessary, refer complaints to the Tribunal or Supreme Court for hearing and determination;

to approve terms and conditions of professional indemnity insurance policies provided to law practices;

to advise the profession on appropriate standards of conduct;

to monitor and identify trends and issues that emerge within the legal profession;

to approve courses of continuing legal education;

to advise the Minister on any matters relating to this Act;

such other functions as may be imposed by this or any other Act;

to conduct education programs relating to client-lawyer relationships for members of the public;

such other functions as may be prescribed.