We’re responding to the UK government’s call for evidence on the independent sentencing review. The UK prison population has doubled over the last 30 years and is projected to rise by 4,500 a year. A ...

Employment lawyer Tina Attenborough and her daughter Laura Matthews, a trainee solicitor at Geldards, are both presidents in ...

“Repealing the Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Act 2024, which was one of the most damaging pieces of legislation in recent history, is the right thing to do,” said Law Society of England ...

Planet Mark is an internationally recognised sustainability leader empowering law firms to reach net zero and achieve long term success.

As the Law Society of England and Wales marks two centuries since its inception in 1825, new research reveals public views on the legal profession, the justice system and the use of technology.

As your professional body, we’re here to help you get the best help and advice available when you need it. We work with partner organisations to provide support for a wide range of issues, both ...

This guidance is aimed at solicitors, and will help you assess whether clients have mental capacity to instruct you, and whether you can accept and act on the client’s instructions. It explains the ...

Your weekly update from the Law Society’s public affairs team on all the latest developments and debates in Parliament and across Whitehall. This week: asylum legal aid, EU-UK data adequacy and youth ...

Do you have a passion for supporting your profession? Do you want to speak up on behalf of your colleagues across England and Wales? There are many opportunities for you to get involved. Council ...

Established in 1825 and later becoming the professional body for solicitors, our history mirrors the social and economic changes of the last 200 years. Discover the stories of solicitors, past and ...

This study in association with MHA identifies strategic priorities for regional and national mid-sized law firms in 2025.

Meet Jason Stephens, head of legal at what3words – the innovative technology revolutionising the way the world communicates precise location. He shares how helping his mum sell bodycon dresses in a ...