Around 100 Law Society Council members and 300 elected and appointed members help to set the strategic direction of the Law Society. Our Council is supported by a Board and several committees. We have ...

Arbitration and mediation are non-judicial and alternative ways to resolve disputes, without going to court. Arbitrators and mediators are neutral, which means they will not take sides and cannot ...

Young people are often interested in the law, but legal education remains largely inaccessible. Akasa Pradhan, public legal education manager at Young Citizens, highlights why this education is so ...

“It's important to foster a psychologically safe environment. People have to feel safe. Then they won't hide aspects of themselves because they fear how others will react.” ...

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 ...

This practice note covers what information you need to provide to your client, whether that is in your client letter, at an initial interview, or in whatever context you are providing legal services.

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 Trustees Ltd Charity is a small charitable fund that awards funding and works with other charitable organisations that aim to further justice, both in the UK and overseas. Founded in ...

Criminal legal aid: rate increase gives hope for the future ...

My three-partner firm has a money laundering reporting officer (MLRO). Do we also need to appoint a money laundering compliance officer (MLCO)? Can it be the same person? Depending on the size and ...