“Setting up an intermediate court will waste money, time and energy and will not tackle the problem of supply and demand.

The Law Society of England and Wales has launched the Diversity Access Scheme (DAS) for 2025, inviting talented aspiring ...

“Repealing the Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Act 2024, which was one of the most damaging pieces of legislation ...

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

While the Renters’ Rights Bill is ambitious in its reform of the rental market, it is missing key elements that could render the bill ineffective.

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

The Legal Services Board (LSB) consulted on its draft business plan and budget 2025/26. Read our response to the consultation. The Legal Services Board is the oversight regulator for legal services in ...

“It's important to foster a psychologically safe environment. People have to feel safe. Then they won't hide aspects of themselves because they fear how others will react.” ...

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 ...

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 ...

The Law Society is the independent professional body for solicitors. Our vision is to promote, protect and support solicitors, the rule of law and justice in England and Wales. Maximise your ...

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 ...