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Criminal duty solicitors: a growing crisis

Criminal duty solicitors offer a vital public service, but are being forced out of the sector. Find out how we’re working to support struggling legal...

Perfect storm brewing in family courts as rising numbers represent themselves

Rising numbers of litigants in person (LiPs) combined with increasing backlogs, delays and chronic lack of investment is creating a perfect storm in the family...

Time for action from lord chancellor on criminal legal aid

The Law Society is calling on the government to stop dragging its feet and invest in criminal legal aid following our High Court victory.

Are you an emotionally resilient lawyer?

Julian Hall of Calm People looks at the key personal qualities that help us navigate stress and provides tips on how to develop emotional resilience.

Mistreatment of lawyers has chilling effect on human rights in Azerbaijan

We submitted evidence to the United Nations Committee Against Torture about lawyers at risk in Azerbaijan and the chilling effect on human rights.

Eight ways to ensure your firm passes an AML inspection

If law enforcement came probing a client’s dealings, would you be able to give them what they need? Or could your firm potentially end up...

Civil and criminal legal aid in dire straits

The Law Society of England and Wales has warned that civil and criminal legal aid face significant challenges to their long-term sustainability, as the Public...

Succession planning for small firms: the pros and cons

If you run a law firm, retirement brings questions around succession planning. Anthony Earl explores the pros and cons of the options available.

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

Find out what your clients need, with the results of our Legal Needs Survey

The 2023 survey spoke to over 12,000 people across England and Wales to understand more about what people need from legal professionals and the justice...

Landmark ruling finds Colombia responsible for persecution of human rights lawyers

The Inter-American Court of Human Rights has ruled the Colombian government is responsible for the systemic persecution of human rights lawyers in Colombia.

Two in three people across England and Wales have faced legal problems

Our report on the Legal Needs Survey 2023 analyses findings from the survey that show the legal needs of individuals across England and Wales.

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