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Law Society Responds to SIF Consultation
February 21, 2022
Law Society Responds to SIF Consultation

The Law Society of England & Wales has responded to the SRA's recent consultation
 

Sign Up To My Law Society To Take Part In Members' Ballot
December 4, 2020
Sign Up To My Law Society To Take Part In Members' Ballot

Ballot papers will be made available via My Law Society. Don't be disenfranchised: check your details are correct

Queen's Counsel Honorary Silk
July 1, 2020
Queen's Counsel Honorary Silk

The Ministry of Justice has launched the 2020/21 round of Queen’s Counsel honoris causa (honorary silk)

Law Society Notice Of Council Elections 2020
June 22, 2020
Law Society Notice Of Council Elections 2020

The Law Society of England and Wales has announced its updated council elections for 2020

COVID-19 And Renewing Your Firm's PII
May 27, 2020
COVID-19 And Renewing Your Firm's PII

Issues and possible solutions when renewing professional indemnity insurance during the pandemic

Webinar: COVID-19 And Other Compliance Issues
May 27, 2020
Webinar: COVID-19 And Other Compliance Issues

Free webinar delivered by SRA's Head of Legal Policy and Head of Ethics Guidance

COVID-19, Wellbeing And Mental Health
May 27, 2020
COVID-19, Wellbeing And Mental Health

Resources to help you and your team through the unique stresses created by the coronavirus pandemic

Five Essential Issues For Smaller Firms
May 27, 2020
Five Essential Issues For Smaller Firms

The Law Society has set out five essential issues that are of particular relevance to small firms

AML And Preventing Terrorist Financing
May 27, 2020
AML And Preventing Terrorist Financing

The Legal Sector Affinity Group has published an advisory note highlighting key coronavirus-related AML risks

Coronavirus And Pro Bono
May 27, 2020
Coronavirus And Pro Bono

Law Society provides guidance to those providing pro bono assistance during the pandemic