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Parliamentary briefing - Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill: committee stage in the House of Lords

We've prepared a briefing on the Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration Bill ahead of the committee stage in the House of Lords on Monday...

Seven legal writing mistakes to avoid

Richard Heinrich looks at the seven deadly sins of writing legal documents and shares his tips for keeping legal writing clear and succinct.

New National Audit Office report shows legal aid is “on its knees”

A National Audit Office report shows the dire state of the legal aid system in England and Wales, the lack of sustainability of the current...

National Audit Office report lays bare the dire state of legal aid

A report by the National Audit Office (NAO) has today laid bare the lack of sustainability in the legal aid market and the lack of...

Evictions and repossessions rise as access to housing legal aid falters

With rising evictions and repossessions, housing legal aid must be available for those who cannot afford legal help.

Spring budget 2024 – Law Society response

We’ve submitted our recommendations to the government on how they can use the spring budget to maximise the economic value of legal services.

People in limbo as criminal court delays worsen

New data released today shows the number of open cases in the magistrates’ courts continue to pile up, the Law Society of England and Wales...

Over the rainbow

Marios Kontos, winner of the In-House Solicitor of the Year award at the 2021 Law Society Excellence Awards, tells us about his work as a...

How to deal with angry clients

Julian Hall offers advice and strategies for dealing with angry clients.

Navigating the benefits and risks of generative AI

Artificial intelligence promises to change our working lives dramatically. But how will it truly impact the way we do our jobs? Sharon Glynn, from Travelers...

Find out how to apply for our Immigration and Asylum Law Accreditation.

"Flexibility, family, finance and freedom": balancing family life as a legal consultant

Becoming a mum led Simone Ritchie to seek more flexibility as a legal consultant. Now chartering her own path as a hybrid digital nomad lawyer,...

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