Under the Legal Services Act, the Law Society as approved regulator must ensure its delegated regulatory functions are discharged in a way that is compatible with the regulatory objectives so far as is reasonably practicable. The regulatory objectives …
We’re holding an event with the King’s Counsel Appointments (KCA) for solicitor advocates considering applying to become a KC. More solicitors are needed on King’s Counsel. We know many of you have the valuable skills and experience to apply and would …
Leveson review: criminal courts backlog Sir Brian Leveson's independent review highlights why urgent reform and investment are vital to fixing the criminal courts backlog and restoring timely access to justice. Read our response to the Leveson review. …
Help shape the future of leasehold reform The UK government has launched a consultation on how to implement key leaseholder protections under the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024, including: providing greater transparency around service charges and …
1. Temple, taverns and… the Law Society 200 years ago, in 1825, the Law Society was established. That year, a group of founding members started to look for a London site to purchase after raising £25,000 through the sale of shares. With a big hall, library …
Join us at our 2025 annual general meeting Our AGM will take place on Wednesday 8 October. The meeting will be a hybrid event. All Law Society members are invited to attend. If you’re on the roll of solicitors, you’re automatically a member of the Law …
Sponsored by This report enables you to compare your firm’s performance to your peers on key income and expenditure measures. Complete the survey before Thursday 31 July and you’ll also be entered into an early bird prize draw for a luxury hamper. The …
Legal Aid Agency data breach Action must be taken to get the legal aid system back online following a cyber-attack on the Legal Aid Agency (LAA). To ensure it never happens again, we recommended 10 steps for the LAA and Ministry of Justice to take to …
Inside Conveyancing A look at the challenges surrounding lease terms, taxes and overall rising costs, which can affect both commercial buyers and vendors during negotiations. Estate Agent Today Market consolidation in the conveyancing sector is creating a …
Influencing the development of the SQE in enabling candidates to be practice ready will be a focus area of our new corporate strategy. How to take part We are inviting members to share their views through a short survey. The survey is being administered by …
Law Society celebrates 200 years On Monday 23 June, our bicentenary celebrations reached London. We celebrated our profession's rich history, with contributions from the solicitor general and more. Legal services placed at heart of Industrial Strategy …
Robert qualified as a solicitor in 1980 after graduating from Cardiff University. He began his career as a criminal lawyer and went on to become managing partner, then senior partner, of TLT LLP as it grew from a small office in Bristol to a national firm …
SRA to refocus core functions The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) is consulting on its 2025/26 business plan. Read our response in support of its commitment to refocus core functions, which will help rebuild public trust and confidence in the …
Legal services and regional growth prioritised The industrial strategy announcement is very positive for legal services. The strategy recognises the value of our sector and looks to address barriers to growth. Regional hubs in cities including Manchester, …
Inside Conveyancing The average price of coastal houses has decreased year-on-year, according to research from Lloyds. Today’s Conveyancer The test transaction took place through the property firm’s exchange platform. The Law Society Gazette The Legal …
We’ll be celebrating our LGBTQ+ colleagues across the profession at every level and in every practice area. We’ll be highlighting our LGBTQ+ colleagues’ stories, understanding their journeys into law and learning about their role in inspiring change. We’ll …
Legal Aid Agency data breach We have called on the Legal Aid Agency (LAA) to get a grip on the situation after a significant data breach. The incident demonstrates the need for sustained investment to bring the LAA’s IT system up to date and ensure the …
Dana Denis-Smith will become our next deputy vice president. She’ll take office in October, then go on to become our vice president in 2026 and president of the Law Society in 2027. Dana entered the legal profession by training and qualifying in employment …
The Council of Europe Convention for the Protection of the Profession of Lawyer is a groundbreaking international, legally binding instrument that protects solicitors and other lawyers in their professional activities. The convention is the first of its …
93 nationalities were represented, a new record and the third consecutive year-on-year increase. Overall, 1,368 litigants appeared before the LCC – a 12% increase from last year. The share of international litigants was down 3% overall from 64.7% to 61.7% …
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