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Improvements to how foreign lawyers register in Japan

The registration process for foreign lawyers in Japan has been streamlined, following our recommendations to improve market access.

Annual general meeting 2024

The annual general meeting will be a hybrid event held on Wednesday 9 October 2024.

Remembering Stephen Denyer: memorial service to be held in honour of much-loved colleague

A memorial service will be held in June to remember Stephen’s life and commitment to the legal profession.

New funding for SMEs to receive training on AI technology

As part of a new pilot, the government have made millions available in funding for SMEs to pay for AI-technology training.

Your questions answered about the special general meeting

518 members have registered to attend a special general meeting (SGM) on Tuesday 23 July. Here, we answer questions raised with us ahead of the...

Statement on Nick Fluck

We are deeply saddened by the passing of Nicholas Peter Fluck, who served as the president of the Law Society from 2013 to 2014.

What the king’s speech means for law and justice

The new UK government has set out an ambitious legislative plan and we are pleased to see the criminal justice system is on its agenda....

Special general meeting 2024

A special general meeting will be held on Tuesday 23 July 2024 at the Law Society in London and online.

Judges unveiled for Legal Heroes 2024

Discover who will be presiding over the entries for Legal Heroes 2024.

Compensation Fund levy: serious concerns about proposed rise

We have serious concerns about the impact the proposed rise to the Compensation Fund levy could have on the sector, especially small firms and sole...

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