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Changes to legal services will have an inevitable impact on the solicitor profession. We have identified the key drivers for change in the current landscape of legal services.
Most of us will need expert legal help at some time in our lives. Solicitors are the experts when it comes to the law and how it affects you - find out how they can help you.
As the debate on the UK's position in Europe hots up in the media, why not take a look our reports that aim to help our members navigate the impact a possible Brexit could have on the legal services sector.
Recent changes have meant an erosion in affordable access to justice. Find out about the solutions we have recommended to the government.
Following wide-ranging and open conversations with members about our future role, we have launched a new strategy that focuses on representing, promoting and supporting solicitors.
Earlier in the week the Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) issued a new practice note.
The Law Society has welcomed the Court of Appeal ruling that government changes to legal aid for victims of domestic violence are unlawful.
We welcome the clarification of the law that the Supreme Court has provided in this significant decision.
The Law Society has welcomed the Legal Services Board's consultation on practising certificate fee rules.
The Law Society's revised Flood risk practice note reflects increased concerns over homes and businesses in flood-prone areas.
The Law Society has responded to the SRA consultation on the process for qualification as a solicitor.
The Law Society has responded to the Legal Ombudsman's consultation on its proposed budget for 2016/17.
The Law Society is disappointed that the government is pressing ahead with the closure of 86 courts in England and Wales.
Law Society president Jonathan Smithers gave evidence to the Commons Justice Committee on court and tribunals fees and charges on Tuesday 9 February.
We welcome today's report from the Joint Committee on the draft Investigatory Powers Bill, which calls for protection for legal professional privilege.
We have launched a new webpage to help firms protect themselves against being scammed and providing support if they have fallen victim to fraudsters.
Since 1 February, conveyancing solicitors have been able to make a bonus application under the Help to Buy ISA scheme on behalf of their clients.
The government scheme to give a 40 per cent equity loan came in on 1 February for buyers of properties in London with a purchase price of up to £600,000.
The Law Society is recruiting for both lead facilitators and facilitators for the Advocacy and the Vulnerable training programme.
The Flood risk practice note has been updated in anticipation of the introduction of Flood Re in April and the recent insurance changes to the CML handbook.
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