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What does it mean to be a lawyer? The definition is changing

The legal profession looks a lot different than it did a decade or two ago. As alternative operating structures take off, so do new risks.

Moving faster: the emergence and implications of AI in the legal industry

Law Society partner Safelink explores the emergence and implications of artificial intelligence (AI) in the legal industry.

SRA business plan and budget 2024/25 consultation – Law Society response

We’ve responded to the Solicitors Regulation Authority’s (SRA) consultation on its business plan and budget for 2024/25. Read our full response.

Home to innovation: how the UK is leading the way in digital conveyancing

Paul Clarke from Dye & Durham looks at how digital tools are changing the conveyancing process.

Digital transformation trends in UK law firms

Across the legal profession, digital transformation is taking place in different ways in firms and legal departments alike. But, what does this mean in practice?...

New accelerator TiPS to provide firms financial support for AI and lawtech

UK law and accounting firms are being invited to take advantage of funded support to explore how they can make better use of digital technology...

Law firms and chambers working together to improve cybersecurity

With the Bar Council, we've updated our cybersecurity questionnaire designed to help law firms better assess the cybersecurity arrangements of the chambers and barristers they...

Mind the justice gap

Tthe interim report of our 21st century justice project details plans to narrow the justice gap for small businesses and individuals on low incomes who...

NCSC publish report on cyber threats to the UK legal sector in association with the Law Society

The National Cyber Security Centre, in association with us and other organisations, have published a report on the cyber threats faced by the UK legal...

Law Commission consultation on digital assets as personal property – Law Society response

We've responded to the Law Commission's consultation on digital assets as personal property.

Five challenges facing the legal sector in 2024

From economic pressures, shifting conveyancing and cyber threats, lawyers face a number of challenges in 2024. Our partner, Access Legal, reveals the biggest threats –...

Protecting law firms from cyber fraud

Our partner Dye & Durham looks at some of the steps your firm can take to avoid the devastating effects of cyber fraud.

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