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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.

New justice secretary: new opportunity for our justice system

The president of the Law Society of England and Wales, Nick Emmerson, congratulated the new justice secretary, Shabana Mahmood, on her appointment.

SRA business plan continues focus on D&I, technology and AML

We've responded to the Solicitors Regulation Authority’s (SRA) 2024/25 business plan and budget consultation.

Civil legal aid providers at breaking point

Civil legal aid work is loss-making for the majority of providers*, according to new research by the Law Society of England and Wales.

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