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Intervention letters – defending lawyers and human rights

We provide support by sending letters to state authorities about specific cases and we carry out more substantive and strategic work to improve lawyers’ safety.

Justice system: lord chancellor must “spend to save”

We welcome more investment in justice but warn that increased funding across the system is needed to avoid collapse.

Independent review finds SRA handling of Axiom Ince inadequate and ineffective

The Solicitors Regulation Authority did not act adequately, effectively or efficiently in its handling of the Axiom Ince fallout, according to an independent review commissioned...

Independent review reveals major change is needed by the SRA to improve consumer protection

An independent review of the Solicitors Regulation Authority’s handling of the Axiom Ince fallout, commissioned by the Legal Services Board, reveals a catalogue of errors...

Westminster update: Law Society gives evidence to Lords committee

Your weekly update from the Law Society’s public affairs team on all the latest developments and debates in Parliament and across Whitehall.

Five top tips for supporting flexible working in the legal sector

Our Women in Law Pledge signatories met at a recent round table to discuss flexible working and how it can be used to promote the...

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Further justice cuts untenable, warns Law Society

Ahead of the autumn budget, the Law Society has warned that further Ministry of Justice cuts are untenable.

Flexible working

Flexible working is a way of working that suits your needs and allows you to change the number of hours you work, change the times...

Re-accreditation

Find out how to get re-accredited under our Immigration and Asylum Law Accreditation.

Kiera O'Connor talks school exclusion, self advocacy and social mobility

Discover how Kiera O’Connor overcame personal struggles, fought for a chance to learn and how her desire to help others keeps her motivated.

About the international team

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