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Close to home: spotting elder abuse

Richard Roberts details the warning signs of financial abuse of the elderly, what practitioners should look out for, and the steps they can take.

Ministry of Justice crime lower consultation – Law Society response

We responded to the Ministry of Justice’s (MoJ) crime lower consultation. This follows the UK government’s response to the criminal legal aid independent review (CLAIR)...

You’re fired: what to do when a client dis-instructs you

Being dis-instructed by a client is never easy. Rita Gupta explains the top six reasons why this happens and reveals what to do next.

SRA reintroduce fee to stay on the roll for lawyers without a practising certificate

SRA reintroduce fee to stay on the roll for lawyers without a practising certificate.

More than 100,000 children trapped in family courts backlog

New figures published by the MoJ show that the family justice system continues to face unacceptable delays that have left more than 100,000 children trapped...

Backlogs continue to spiral in crisis-ridden criminal justice system

The crisis-ridden criminal justice system is failing victims and defendants with huge court delays continuing to spiral.

Drop in the ocean funding will not safeguard future of criminal legal aid

Substantial investment is needed to safeguard the future of the criminal legal aid system, the Law Society has warned.

NCSC publish report on cyber threats to the UK legal sector in association with the Law Society

The National Cyber Security Centre, in association with us and other organisations, have published a report on the cyber threats faced by the UK legal...

Annual member feedback survey

We're emailing our annual member feedback survey from Monday 26 September.

Legal Services Board decision on the Solicitors Qualifying Examination

Briefing on the LSB's decision to approve the SRA's application for the SQE so that it can begin in September 2021.

Law Society shortlisted for Investors in People award

We have been shortlisted for an Investors in People award. Find out more about the importance of developing our people and why we aim to...

Global ambition, local impact: practising sports law in Norwich

Dan Chapman speaks about his experience working in sports law, the global opportunities open to regional firms, and the importance being part of the community...

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