Celebrating 200 years of supporting solicitors
Solicitors are at the heart of all we do. In towns and cities across England and Wales, as well as internationally and online, there will be many activities to enjoy. Here are some of the highlights.
New year launch
Digital exhibition
January kicks off the launch of the bicentenary including our new digital exhibition.
‘The Law Society 200 years; a celebration of law’, is a fascinating insight into two centuries of social change.
It explores how the changes have impacted solicitors across England and Wales, the law and shaped the Law Society.
Delve into this interactive timeline to discover more
In-person exhibition
The first part of our physical exhibition also commences, hosted in the magnificent library at 113 Chancery Lane.
Visitors can come and enjoy this impressive space and view fascinating materials from our archive which showcase the early years of our profession and emergence of the Law Society.
If you’ve not visited the library before or accessed the wealth of resources that are available to all members, find out more about our library.
International receptions and roundtables
The start of the year also sees Law Society president, Richard Atkinson, visit Hong Kong to engage with key partners at an international roundtable event, hosted by the British High Commission.
The Law Society works all year round to represent, support and promote the interests of our members across the globe. There will be other significant visits to Dubai, Brussels and New York taking place throughout 2025.
Follow us on LinkedIn to hear more about international visits.
Spring into summer
Presidential tour of England and Wales
As well as overseas visits, we’ll be celebrating the historic impact solicitors have in their regions.
Richard will join members and partners across England and Wales, in various locations, for evening celebration events. There will also be a series of member lunches looking at the future of the profession.
These events are an opportunity to:
- reflect on the positive influence regions have on the legal profession
- share ideas that will help shape how we continue to the profession in the future
Find out more and register for a celebration event
Parliamentary reception
Championing the interests of solicitors to senior decision makers and being the voice of the profession is a core part of our mission.
We will be holding a reception in Parliament that will bring together the Lord Chancellor and other senior politicians to celebrate the profession.
We will use the event to continue to advocate for important issues, such as strengthening access to justice and the rule of law.
Fundraise with the London Legal Walk
Raising vital funds for charities that give free legal advice is crucial to our sector. We’re delighted to support the London Legal Support Trust with an annual highlight, the London Legal Walk.
Taking place on 17 June, this impressive charity walk welcomes over 16,000 participants. It is an unmissable opportunity to connect with colleagues, clients, friends and family and fundraise for an important cause.
Be part of our community by joining the Law Society team.
Register for the London Legal Walk today
Digital in-conversation series
The bicentenary is a great opportunity to highlight the work that takes place across the legal profession and how it impacts society.
There will be a series of online in-conversation events which will explore a range of topical themes. The events will be open to all. They will feature insight from subject matter experts and will be a great opportunity to learn more about the impact of solicitor’s work.
More details will be coming soon.
Autumn to winter
Open House Festival
Our headquarters at 113 Chancery Lane, London also has a long and rich history. It opened its doors as the home for solicitors in 1831.
The bicentenary provides a unique opportunity to explore and learn more about this impressive building.
Members of the public have the chance to experience it as part of London’s Open House Festival, running from 14 to 22 September. Why not bring your friends and family?
Visit the Open House Festival website for more details.
Bicentenary art commission
Later in the year we’ll launch our new bicentenary art commission.
This work is part of a wider review of our existing collection and looks to reflect the modernity and diversity of the profession and our communities.
2025/28 corporate strategy
As we approach the end of 2025 and welcome the opening of the next legal year in October, we’ll also be launching our new corporate strategy.
Valuable contributions and insights gathered from our members and partners will help us effectively prioritise over the next three years.
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Throughout the year, together we’ll continue to celebrate pride in our profession, showcasing the experiences and achievements of our members. Connect with us on social media and learn more via our flagship newsletter, Professional Update, as we look forward to marking this momentous anniversary with you.