A private law society is an organization of lawyers who have joined together to help promote ethical standards in the legal profession. Private law societies may be run by individual lawyers, or by an entire group of lawyers. The primary purpose of a private law society is to foster a sense of professionalism among lawyers and to provide opportunities for lawyers to share ideas, exchange information, and solve legal problems. Private law societies also work to keep lawyers informed about changes in the law and promote legal education and research.