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Vigilence Against Bank Payment Fraudsters Urged
July 5, 2017
Vigilence Against Bank Payment Fraudsters Urged

Bank payment fraud is on the rise - here are a few tips to help you to remain vigilant against the threat

Robert Bourns' Presidential Year Draws To A Close
July 5, 2017
Robert Bourns' Presidential Year Draws To A Close

Outgoing Law Society president says farewell
 

LASPO Four Years On
July 4, 2017
LASPO Four Years On

The Law Society has published a review of the impact of the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012

LSB Regulatory Performance Assessment Consultation
July 4, 2017
LSB Regulatory Performance Assessment Consultation

LSB seeks views on the proposed performance assessment framework

Independent Review of Employment Practices
July 4, 2017
Independent Review of Employment Practices

The Law Society has responded to the Independent Review of Employment Practices in the Modern Economy

Diversity and Inclusion Charter 2017 Submission Deadline
July 4, 2017
Diversity and Inclusion Charter 2017 Submission Deadline

Don't miss your opportunity to help shape the future of the profession

AML: 9 Things You Need To Know
July 4, 2017
AML: 9 Things You Need To Know

The Law Society has published a set of 9 things all firms should know about the new AML regulations

Law Society Library Wins Award
July 3, 2017
Law Society Library Wins Award

2017 LexisLibrary award for Best Legal Information Service (non-commercial) awarded to the Law Society Library

Solicitor Firms Driving Social Mobility
July 3, 2017
Solicitor Firms Driving Social Mobility

Solicitors firms occupy nearly a third of the Social Mobility Index top 50 UK organisations

Law Society's View On The Queen's Speech
July 3, 2017
Law Society's View On The Queen's Speech

Law Society president, Robert Bourns, comments on the Queen's speech for the 2017 parliament