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Angered and galvanised: government blunder pushing solicitors to action

The Criminal Law Solicitors Association has announced it is commissioning advice from counsel on forming a union for legal aid lawyers, in response to the...

What does the new government mean for solicitors and the law?

Following six weeks of even more political drama, new PM Rishi Sunak has taken over from Liz Truss. We highlight his potential policy priorities and...

Lack of customer due diligence identified by SRA as main cause of AML breaches

The Solicitors Regulation Authority has identified that a “small minority” of solicitors and firms aren’t yet playing their part in the fight against economic crime.

LinkedIn groups

Join a LinkedIn group to keep up to date in your area of expertise, find events near you, for networking opportunities and to join discussions....

Junior Solicitors Network: a new network to help you start your new career

Welcome to the Junior Solicitors Network, a community for junior solicitors just like you.

Badge of dishonour: parking illegally can get you more than a ticket

Nigel West considers a real case where a solicitor found themselves in both the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal (SDT) and the High Court for persistently breaking...

Over 100 years before the judiciary reflects the Black population in our society

New analysis by the Law Society reveals it will take over a century before Black people are properly represented within the judiciary.

“I’ve been mistaken for other Black people who look and sound nothing like me”

Jacqui Rhule-Dagher shares her experience as a Black woman in law, why intersectionality is the key to inclusion and her advice for aspiring solicitors.

Justice system must be a key priority for Sunak and new government

Lubna Shuja, president of the Law Society, sets out the urgent issues Rishi Sunak must prioritise as he takes office as prime minister.

Joining the Law Society

Once you've registered with the SRA and been admitted to the roll of solicitors, you'll automatically become a member of the Law Society.

How to improve the company law reforms in the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Bill

We've suggested how the government can improve on the company law reforms proposed by the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Bill.

How your firm can survive the great resignation

The numbers show that the great resignation has hit the UK, with record high numbers of employees leaving their jobs. Nikki Alderson shares three ways...

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