Facilitating the acquisition of legal knowledge through structured CPD/CLE programmes for advocates and ancillary legal service providers, including paralegals.

Setting and upholding standards of professional conduct, and providing a fair, effective and transparent process for resolving complaints against advocates.

Assisting members of the public in matters relating to the law, and advancing the public interest in the administration of justice across Unguja and Pemba.

Upholding the Constitution of Zanzibar and advancing constitutionalism, justice and the rule of law.

Strengthening ZLS's own governance instruments, Secretariat systems and financial sustainability, as set out in the Strategic Plan 2026-2028.

Promoting Zanzibari advocates' engagement beyond Zanzibar, and maintaining active membership in the East Africa Law Society (EALS) and the Pan African Lawyers Union (PALU).

Representing, protecting and assisting members of the legal profession in matters relating to their conditions of practice and welfare.