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On 30 October, the chancellor Rachel Reeves delivered the UK government’s autumn budget, announcing a suite of tax rises as she sought to fill a...

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

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

We’ve been left dismayed by the new government’s failure to show that it is serious about tackling the crisis in our criminal justice system.

Key decisions on the future of criminal legal aid must be taken before expecting firms to bid for new 10-year contracts with the Legal Aid...

When Josh left school at 16, he never imagined he would become a solicitor. Find out how he overcame anxiety and qualified with the help...

Solicitors working with trauma victims often face vicarious trauma. Three legal professionals share their experiences and practical steps for managing vicarious trauma.

On Wednesday 9 October, Richard Atkinson became the 180th president of the Law Society of England and Wales.

Solicitors have been left dismayed by the new government’s failure to show it is serious about tackling the crisis in our criminal justice system.

Key decisions on the future of criminal legal aid must be taken before expecting firms to bid for new 10-year contracts.

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

The Law Society has welcomed the election of Andy Slaughter as new chair of the Justice Select Committee.