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Quicker payments for criminal legal aid solicitors after frustrating delays

Struggling criminal legal aid solicitors will be paid more quickly for their work in police stations when someone is released on police bail.

Judges announced for Legal Heroes 2023

Find out who will be judging the submissions for Legal Heroes 2023.

"You're under pressure to stop clients from being tortured or killed": an anonymous immigration solicitor speaks

An anonymous immigration solicitor dealing with challenging legal aid cases speaks out about vicarious trauma, pressures reaching billable targets and working with the government.

Permission granted for court challenge over criminal legal aid decision

The High Court has granted the Law Society permission to bring a judicial review challenge over the government’s ‘irrational’ criminal legal aid decision.

Law Society vs government: High Court case gets go-ahead

The High Court has granted the Law Society permission to bring a judicial review challenge against the government over criminal legal aid funding.

SRA proposed budget increase could impact firms

The Solicitors Regulation Authority’s 2023-2024 business plan proposes a 12% budget increase, which could impact firms are already facing inflationary pressures.

"Some days, it’s by the skin of our teeth"

Chloe Jay shares her experiences of feeling like an outsider in the court system, how her firm is managing the financial challenges of defence work,...

Women in Law Pledge: Profession marks four-year anniversary

The Law Society of England and Wales today marks four years since the Women in Law Pledge was launched to bring gender equality to the...

Perfect storm for criminal justice puts police investigations at risk

The Law Society warns of a perfect storm in criminal justice that will affect victims of crime, witnesses and society as a whole.

#10000BlackInterns: Law Society welcomes new interns

Seven interns have started their six-week paid internship at the Law Society of England and Wales, as part of our continued participation in the #10000BlackInterns...

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