Press releases

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Threats to lawyers

We are continuing to support our members and have been contacting the solicitors’ firms and advice agencies on the target list to ensure they are...

Riots and attacks on lawyers

Our response on behalf of our members as a number of solicitors' firms and advice agencies are on a list of targets for further protest...

Japan takes steps to welcome more foreign lawyers

We welcome the Japanese Ministry of Justice’s commitment to simplifying how foreign lawyers – including English and Welsh solicitors – can work in Japan.

Recommended minimum salary: trainees should see increase

Aspiring solicitors should be paid £24,320 outside London and £27,418 in London for qualifying work experience for the Solicitors Qualifying Exam or during their training...

Project Rise grows as the profession adopts part-time training

The latest firm to sign up to a cross-profession scheme initiated by our Disabled Solicitors Network is Hill Dickinson, meaning more part-time solicitor training will...

Millions must have chance to access justice again

More than five million people and families with children could qualify for free legal help and advice if the UK government implements changes recommended by...

State machinery in Egypt restricts the free and fair practice of law

We raise concerns about the failure to protect the free and fair practice of law in Egypt, as the Egyptian state continues to target the...

South Asian Heritage Month: profession encouraged to get involved

The Law Society of England and Wales encourages solicitors to connect with colleagues during South Asian Heritage Month, as we celebrate the richness and diversity...

King's Speech: tackling justice system crisis must be a priority

The new UK government has set out an ambitious legislative plan and we are pleased to see the criminal justice system is on their agenda.

Law Society engages conveyancing community as it launches property form consultation

A consultation on the TA6 Property information form (5th edition) has been launched by the Law Society.

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