Taipei Bar Association

Legal practice in Taiwan can be traced back to the era of Taiwan under Japanese rule. The Association of Bengoshi with Offices in Taipei was established during this period. After World War II, the Nationalist Government took over the Taiwan High Court and the Taipei District Court on November 1, 1945. On the same day, the Association of Bengoshi with Offices in Taipei and the Jurist Association were reorganised into the Taipei Bar Association (TBA). Subsequently, the statutes and organisational articles of TBA were formulated. It was formally established on August 15, 1947, and was officially registered ten days later. When the TBA was established in 1947, there were only 34 members. Currently, the total number of members has increased to more than 8,000 (including general members, special members, and foreign legal affairs attornies), making it the largest regional bar association in Taiwan. TBA is actively involved in public welfare and social reform movements in Taiwan. Whether it is constitutionalism, justice, human rights, environmental protection, consumer protection, women's rights, or other social and public affairs, the enthusiastic contributions of TBA and its members are evident. It has played a positive role in promoting the drastic changes in Taiwanese society. To expand its international vision, TBA also actively exchanges visits with lawyers from various countries and participates in international lawyers and human rights organisations.