Driving Transformation in South Africa’s Legal Sector

LEGAL SECTOR CHARTER COUNCIL

The Legal Sector Code gives effect to the Constitutional right to equality for Black legal practitioners

Important: Annual Report Submission Process and Requirements

Our Role in Building a Transformed Legal Sector

ABOUT THE LSCC

The LSCC advances transformation in the legal sector by giving effect to the Constitution’s objectives of promoting meaningful and sustainable economic participation by black people in the South Africa’s economy

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All official forms, affidavits, and supporting documents required for compliance with the Legal Sector Code are available here

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Our Functions as the LSCC

WHY WE EXIST

As outlined in paragraph 13.7 of the Code, our functions include:

Monitoring Compliance – overseeing adherence to the Legal Sector Code in both state and private legal procurement.

Providing Guidance – issuing clarifications, support, and resources on Code interpretation and implementation.

Revising the Code – initiating and supervising updates to ensure the Code remains relevant to sector realities.

Transformation Across All Provinces of South Africa

THE LSCC FOOTPRINT

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The Legal Sector Charter Council (LSCC) operates throughout the country and engages Law Firms, Advocates, SOEs, and Organs of State through national consultations and localised outreach to ensure easy compliance with the code as a means to monitor and ultimately ensure the transformation of the legal profession.

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Have Questions About the Code?

Our clarification notices provide clear answers on compliance, measurement, and implementation of the Legal Sector Code.

Go to Clarification Notices