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Take part in research to help us make the case to cut legal aid bureaucracy

We’re looking for legal aid providers to take part in research to help reduce inefficiencies in the legal aid system. Sign up to take part.

Resuscitate the criminal justice system: our priorities for the new UK government

With a new UK government and speculation the Courts and Tribunals Bill could be dropped, we’re continuing our calls for sustained investment across the criminal justice...

Child-focused family courts – interim solution for accessing legal aid

The government are introducing significant reform to private law children’s proceedings through the Child Focused Courts (previously known as Pathfinder Courts). We welcome the ethos...

New ethical practice framework for solicitors in private practice

We're working with the Inter-Disciplinary Ethics Applied Centre (IDEA) at the University of Leeds to develop an ethical practice framework for solicitors in private practice....

‘I’m building my career through an apprenticeship – people in Wales should have the same opportunities’

After completing an LLB at Cardiff University, Daniel Onafuwa chose a different path to qualify as a solicitor through a Level 7 solicitor graduate apprenticeship....

Pride 2026: celebrating LGBTQ+ identities

Join Pride 2026 celebrations, support LGBTQ+ identities and help build a more inclusive legal profession.

Jeff Lewis elected as our next deputy vice president

Jeff Lewis has been elected as our next deputy vice president, taking office in October 2026.

Eileen Schofield appointed as deputy Board chair

We’re pleased to welcome Eileen Schofield as the deputy chair of the Law Society Board from 1 June 2026.

Law Society and Penningtons Manches Cooper to co-host event for London International Disputes Week

This panel discussion will explore why London leads the future of global dispute resolution, drawing on insights from UK court data. Registration is open to...

On the front line for justice: exhibition on lawyers at risk

We’re hosting an exhibition which shines a light on the resistance and resilience of lawyers facing extraordinary challenges. Discover the stories of lawyers who are...

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