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Stories and information about developments affecting the legal professions, both locally and nationally.

SRA Handbook
October 24, 2016
SRA Handbook

Over the summer, the Law Society consulted both solicitors and the public to gather opinions and evicence about the possible impact of the SRA’s “Looking to the Future” proposals

Relationship Management North, October Newsletter
October 24, 2016
Relationship Management North, October Newsletter

The Law Society’s Relationship Management North newsletter for October ‘16

Private Practice Earnings Survey
October 21, 2016
Private Practice Earnings Survey

The Law Society’s earnings factsheet figures are based on a sample of 491 private practitioners

Brexit: Why we must retain the European arrest warrant
October 12, 2016
Brexit: Why we must retain the European arrest warrant

In the first of a five-part series on the legal ramifications of Brexit, Law Society Chief Executive Catherine Dixon explains why we must retain the European arrest warrant.

Legal Aid Deserts
September 7, 2016
Legal Aid Deserts

As part of its access to justice work, the Law Society has launched a new campaign to tackle housing legal aid deserts

Relationship Management North, August Newsletter
August 25, 2016
Relationship Management North, August Newsletter

The August edition of the Law Society Relationship Management North Newsletter

SRA Handbook Consultation Webinar
August 25, 2016
SRA Handbook Consultation Webinar

The Law Society's webinar, "SRA Handbook Review Consultation: Understand the impact of potential changes, and how to get involved in the consultation” is now available to be viewed on the Law Society’s on-demand service

Law Society Excellence Awards: Paul J Watson Solicitor Shortlisted
August 3, 2016
Law Society Excellence Awards: Paul J Watson Solicitor Shortlisted

Local firm, Paul J Watson Solicitor, has been shortlisted in the Diversity & Inclusion and Pro Bono categories of this year's Law Society Excellence Awards

Relationship Management North, July Newsletter
July 13, 2016
Relationship Management North, July Newsletter

The July edition of the Law Society Relationship Management North Newsletter

Law Society Governance Review
May 31, 2016
Law Society Governance Review

The Law Society of England and Wales’ new strategy in 2015 committed to review the Society’s governance.