Press releases

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...

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

Solicitors have been left dismayed by the new government’s failure to show it is serious about tackling the crisis in our criminal justice system.

To coincide with Black History Month, we have published new guidance to support black or minority ethnic students entering into the profession.

As we celebrate the opening of the legal year, lawyers representing 65 organisations will convene in the UK to honour the pivotal role that the...

The Legal Services Board (LSB) has approved a rise in the contributions solicitors make to the Compensation Fund, despite serious concerns.

Survivors of domestic abuse continue to be robbed of access to justice, as growing numbers are forced to represent themselves in court.

We strongly urge the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) to re-think the proposals set out in the financial penalties’ framework consultation.

Key decisions on the future of criminal legal aid must be taken before expecting firms to bid for new 10-year contracts.

A new report has shown the UK government can rebuild the foundations of the state and deliver on its missions by investing in the civil...