First completed in 2016, this report details the latest valuation of the legal services sector to the UK economy and internationally. The research outlines the legal services sector’s contribution by ...

While the Mental Health Bill marks a positive step towards mental health reform, the government must support new legislation with more funding, more clarity and more safeguards.

To be a successful solicitor, you need more than excellent legal knowledge. You must also develop the soft skills you need in your day-to-day work. The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) uses ...

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 ...

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 ...

The end of your period of training and being admitted as a solicitor is exciting. This is your reward for the resilience and hard work that got you through the years at university, law school and the ...

It covers all types of criminal law work. You must have the accreditation to be included on local duty solicitor rotas under the Criminal Defence Service Duty Solicitor Arrangements 2001. You must be ...

Our Practice Advice Service offers free and confidential support on legal practice and procedure to Law Society members and their staff. We do not give legal advice. The Practice Advice Service is not ...

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 ...

Founded in 1825, the Law Society is the professional body for solicitors in England and Wales. For nearly 200 years, we have championed solicitors working in the public interest, and their role in ...

Our library, remote enquiry service and document delivery service are usually open from 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday. If you have a disability or access requirements, email [email protected] ...

Our Immigration and Asylum Law Accreditation is a recognised quality standard for practitioners providing advice under a legal aid contract. The accreditation covers all immigration work that can be ...