“Funding this essential public service is vital for a fair and just society. “However, all parts of the justice system have been starved of investment for decades. It will take long-term sustained ...

The Law Society of England and Wales marks 200 years* since its founding with a special event in Norwich on 12 June.

The UK government is announcing its industrial strategy Invest 2035 soon recognising that the legal sector, as part of ...

The Law Society is urging the government to invest more money to help restore civil legal aid and ensure everyone has access ...

My client asked me to submit a data subject access request to a limited company. The company claims the request is defective.

A strong rule of law and full access to justice ensure that the powerful play by the rules. That our rights are respected and upheld. And that our society can not only function, but function well. For ...

Legal aid deserts mean that people on low incomes facing important legal issues are struggling to get the local face-to-face advice they're legally entitled to. In February 2024, we updated our five ...

The Law Society of England and Wales Council has elected Dana Denis-Smith OBE as the new deputy vice president. Dana will ...

Our 2022 PC survey showed that 80% of lesbian, gay and bisexual (LGB) solicitors feel supported by their peers. 78% feel that the work they do is meaningful. We’ll be joining the SRA to march at Pride ...

The Law Society is the independent professional body for solicitors. Our vision is to promote, protect and support solicitors, the rule of law and justice in England and Wales. Maximise your ...

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We welcome the broad outcomes of the LSB's proposal to issue a statutory statement of policy, seeking to reshape how ...