Welcome to the Nauru Law Society
The Nauru Law Society is a statutory body established under Section 47 of the Legal Practitioners Act 2019. Every practitioner carrying on the practice of law in the Republic of Nauru is a member of the Society. The Society has perpetual succession, the power to acquire property, and may sue or be sued in its corporate name.
The Society operates under a Constitution adopted in accordance with Section 49 of the Act and is governed by the Nauru Law Society Council, which serves as the executive body responsible for administration, policy, and oversight of the Society’s affairs.
Our Functions
Advance the interests, integrity, and practice of the legal profession.
Provide education, training, and continuing legal education for members.
Represent and promote the views and interests of the legal profession.
Facilitate matters relating to professional conduct, admissions, and ceremonial occasions.
Promote client care, ethical practice, and professional standards.
Set and review membership fees in consultation with the Registrar.
Make administrative rules for governance of the profession.
Carry out other statutory responsibilities as required by law
Our Leadship
Ms. Barina Waqa
Ms. Lisa Solomon
Ms. Surely Kamtaura
Mr. Raynor Tom
Mr. Horasio Cook
The Council acts as the executive body (Section 52) and meets at least four times a year to manage the Society’s activities, finances, and strategic direction
Accountability and Transparency
In accordance with Sections 53–58, the Society maintains an official bank account, holds annual general meetings, and prepares audited annual accounts and activity reports. Minutes of meetings and audited financial statements are available to members on request.