Graeme Jones, incoming president of the Law Society of Tasmania, outlines his key priorities for 2010.

Jones says a key priority is the recruitment and retention of lawyers in Tasmania - which he believes is a fundamental challenge for the state.

He says that without significant intervention and assistance, lawyer numbers will decline in Tasmania, impacting on communities and the general rule of law.

He says he will be looking to ensure the continued role of education in the profession, as well as the contribution the profession makes to pro bono work in Tasmania.

Law Reform 2010: Read more about the key agendas of incoming presidents from around Australia:

>> Mary Macken, Law Society of New South Wales

>> Peter Eardley, Queensland Law Society

>> Hylton Quail, Law Society of Western Australia

>> Matthew Storey, Law Society Northern Territory

>> Steven Stevens, Law Institute of Victoria

>> Athol Opas, ACT Law Society

>> Richard Mellows, Law Society of South Australia