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CDD is more than ID

Your client could be anyone. Even when you have a long-standing relationship, it doesn’t mean your client is less likely to be involved in money...

Housing legal aid providers on the brink of collapse

New research published by the Law Society of England and Wales has shone a light on the depth of the crisis facing civil legal aid...

Law Society supports solicitors dealing with flat sales affected by the Building Safety Act

The Law Society has today (14 February) released a new guide to help members involved in flat sales and purchases understand the Building Safety Act...

Legal Services Board business plan 2024/25 – Law Society response

We strongly encourage the Legal Services Board (LSB) to renew its focus on its core activities and avoid duplicating work.

LSB should renew focus on its core activities

The Legal Services Board (LSB) should renew focus on its core activities, we said in response to the LSB's 2024/2025 business plan consultation.

Day of the Endangered Lawyer highlights plight of Iranian lawyers

On 24 January 2024, we held an event to mark the International Day of the Endangered Lawyer, which this year focused on Iran.

Re-accreditation

Find out how to be re-accredited under our Mental Health Accreditation.

Find out how to apply for our Mental Health Accreditation.

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...

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