Solicitors working with trauma victims often face vicarious trauma. Three legal professionals share their experiences and ...

As the world marks World Mental Health Day, the Law Society of England and Wales urges the UK government to modernise the Mental Health Act and give patients better access to justice and more control ...

The Legal Aid Agency has announced that 1,236 firms have been awarded civil legal aid contracts, a significant drop, reinforcing long-standing concerns about the exodus from civil legal aid work.

We’ve been left dismayed by the new government’s failure to show that it is serious about tackling the crisis in our criminal ...

Richard Atkinson was inaugurated as the 180th president of the Law Society of England and Wales, as the organisation nears its 200th anniversary year.

This guide sets out why and how firms providing criminal legal aid services should review the viability of carrying out legally aided work.

reviews and advises on policy formulation and negotiations with the Legal Aid Agency, the Ministry of Justice and wider government to promote improvements in the availability and operation of legal ...

To verify if a solicitor or practice is accredited, look for our quality mark logos on their websites, printed materials or offices. To hold a legal aid contract with the Legal Aid Agency, your ...

The accreditation’s a way for clients and their representatives to choose a qualified practitioner when a person detained under the MHA needs representation. To apply for accreditation, you must be a: ...

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 ...

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 ...

On Wednesday 9 October, Richard Atkinson became the 180th president of the Law Society of England and Wales. Mark Evans took office as vice president and Brett Dixon became deputy vice president.