The convention is the first international binding treaty protecting rights of lawyers. The convention was adopted by the Council of Europe on 12 March 2025 and the UK signed in its first week. It will ...

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We are deeply saddened by the passing of Robert Bourns, who served as the president of the Law Society from 2016 to 2017.

In May 2025, the Legal Aid Agency (LAA) confirmed it had been the target of a cyber-attack that resulted in a major data breach. The incident forced the LAA to take its digital services offline and ...

Jivaan Bennett shares how to build your profile by following your passions and becoming known for your expertise.

Climate change affects your clients, your practice and your professional duties as a solicitor. Use our guidance and resources to understand the wide-ranging effects of climate change, as well as its ...

Your weekly update on all the latest developments and debates in Parliament and across Whitehall. This week: lord chancellor ...

Solicitors must follow the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) Code of Conduct. It’s a set of rules to make sure solicitors treat you fairly and professionally. You can complain if you are not ...

Most of us need expert legal help at some time in our lives. The law can be complicated so it's important to get the best advice you can. These pages explain how to get help for common problems.

Conveyancing Quality Scheme. Our Conveyancing Quality Scheme (CQS) is a recognised quality standard for residential conveyancing practices. CQS demonstrates that your firm can provide residential ...

A message from the president "Congratulations on qualifying as a solicitor and welcome to the profession. You have joined at an extremely exciting time, as we celebrate 200 years of the Law Society ...

If you want to use a solicitor, you can contact them through our Find a Solicitor website. Search results will show you: a solicitor’s phone number and email address an enquiry form you can fill in to ...