Research publications

Our research publications include detailed analysis of trends in the profession in the Annual Statistical Report, as well as comprehensive reports of all the research we undertake. Each report contains details of the sample, methodology, analysis and key findings.

Some of these research publications appear below, either as a full report or an executive summary. Contact us to order and purchase publications.

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Discussion paper: applying the comparison website model to legal services
Wednesday 02 November 2011
Discussion paper on applying the comparison website model to the legal services sector.
Regulatory performance survey findings - 2011
Monday 31 October 2011
The results of a 2011 survey on firms' views on regulatory performance.
Trends in the solicitors' profession - annual statistical report 2010
Thursday 31 March 2011
This report contains statistics and trends for the solicitors' profession.
School governors: Law Society individual omnibus survey
Wednesday 09 March 2011
A random sample of PC holders were asked about solicitors' involvement in school governance.
Solicitors’ pro bono work: Law society annual individual omnibus survey
Friday 28 January 2011
The Law Society conducted a random sample of 1,200 solicitors in order to understand the approximate value of pro bono work accross the profession.
Ethnic diversity in law firms – understanding the barriers
Friday 05 November 2010
This survey aims to provide information to help people in the profession understand the issues and barriers faced by black and minority ethnic solicitors.
Obstacles and barriers to the career development of woman solicitors
Friday 05 November 2010
This survey aims to provide information to help people in the profession understand the issues and barriers faced by female solicitors.
The career experience of LGB solicitors
Friday 05 November 2010
This survey aims to provide information to help people in the profession understand the issues and barriers faced by lesbian, gay and bisexual solicitors.

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