One thing you need to do Have your say and take part in our 10-minute annual member survey We want to hear from you to understand your awareness and perception of the Law Society’s activities and what we could do to support solicitors better. What you need …
Disability History Month (14 November – 20 December), is a chance to raise awareness of disabled people’s histories, identities and rights, as well as to advocate for real, long-lasting change. The number of disabled people in the workplace has increased …
The lord chancellor, Shabana Mahmood, has allocated additional funding of: £18.5 to legal aid work carried out in police stations £5.1 million to youth court legal aid work for the most serious offences £400,000 to reimburse travel time for solicitors who …
One thing you need to do Read our response to the independent review of the Solicitors Regulation Authority’s handling of the Axiom Ince fallout, commissioned by the Legal Services Board, which reveals a catalogue of errors and missed opportunities on the …
We worked with 2CV Ltd, an independent research agency, to carry out objective research for the consultation on the new TA6 Property information form (5th edition) (2024). Now that the consultation has finished, we’re analysing the huge amount of evidence …
One thing you need to do The independent review of the Solicitors Regulation Authority’s (SRA) handling of the Axiom Ince fallout, commissioned by the Legal Services Board, reveals a catalogue of errors and missed opportunities on the part of the SRA. Find …
In England, Level 7 legal apprenticeships offer an alternative route to becoming a fully qualified solicitor, without the need for a traditional university degree. These apprenticeships provide both practical training and academic study over a six-year …
We outline some of the biggest changes and what they might mean for you and your clients. Justice budget The Ministry of Justice’s budget is set to rise by a total of £1.9 billion over the next two years – a 5.6% real terms increase to 2025/26. Much of …
One thing you need to do Read our response to the Solicitor’s Regulation Authority (SRA) insight report into perceptions of the regulator. We urge the SRA to focus on its core functions by: setting standards assessing and acting on risk taking action in …
By the time the SRA finally intervened in October 2023, around £64 million had been taken from Axiom Ince’s client accounts. The LSB – the oversight regulator for legal services in England and Wales – commissioned an independent review in the wake of the …
One thing you need to do Help shape our climate risk and conveyancing practice note We want to hear from our members to understand how solicitors and firms handle climate risks in your conveyancing practices. What you need to know 1. Parliamentarians and …
One thing you need to do Join the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Legal and Constitutional Affairs' evidence session on Wednesday 16 October at 12.30pm to 1.30pm to discuss the Labour government’s justice policies. MPs from different parties will …
Richard is a managing partner at Tuckers Solicitors LLP and specialises in criminal law, focusing on serious crime litigation. He is a solicitor advocate and has appeared in several high-profile cases. Richard said: “I am honoured to serve as Law Society …
After nearly 100 days since coming into office, the new government has: “We have been banging on their door asking the new government how it will respond to our judicial review and when criminal legal aid will get the increases it needs,” said incoming …
Throughout October, we’ll shine a spotlight on the stories of black solicitors, acknowledging and appreciating their contributions to the profession and wider society. We’ll share resources to empower and educate our members on how we can continue to …
It is wrong that the tender requires firms to bid before the UK government outlines its response to the: “Both decisions are well overdue and we have stressed the urgent need for clarity direct with ministers and the Legal Aid Agency,” said Law Society …
Solicitors in England and Wales are required to pay for a practising certificate each year. The fee is: set by the LSB, the oversight regulator for legal services collected by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) paid for either by individual …
Legal aid is a vital public service, which ensures access to justice across England and Wales. But right now, due to the lack of investment in civil legal aid rates, the number of legal aid providers has severely diminished. Without an immediate …
The validity of the qualified foreign law firm (QFLF) licence has been increased by the Malaysian Bar Council from three to five years for firms already operating in the market. We’ve been pushing for this extension for several years, together with the UK …
One thing you need to do With all major political parties holding their annual party conferences soon, we are hosting various events with prominent political stakeholders to promote solicitors and the wider profession: justice on the rocks drinks reception …
