Helplines for solicitors
Practice advice
The Law Society helplines provide advice, support and access to pastoral care for solicitors. Some of these helplines can also be contacted online, by e-mail and by fax. Go to the websites for further information.
Please note: These helplines are for solicitors and their staff only and are not available to members of the public. If you are a member of the public and have a query about using a solicitor please go to: www.sra.org.uk.
Law Society helplines
Practice
Advice Service - 0870 606 2522
Help for solicitors and their staff with issues of legal practice, policy and procedure from our team of experienced solicitors. We can also assist with questions about the anti-money laundering regulations. Lines are open from 0900 to 1700, Monday to Friday.
Pastoral Care Helpline - 020 7320 5795 - new service launched in June 2008
Are you a solicitor who needs help with personal, financial, professional or employment problems? If you don't know where to turn for help, call us and we will refer you to the most suitable helpline for your circumstances. Lines are open from 0900 to 1700, Monday to Friday.
Library - 0870 606 2511
Assistance for solicitors and their staff with all your legal information enquiries - free to members. We can also supply copies of published material by e-mail for a modest charge. Lines are open from 0900 to 1800, Monday to Thursday, Friday 0900 to 1700.
JLD Helpline - 08000 856 131
Freephone helpline for junior lawyers who need to talk to someone about a problem. Lines are open 09:00 to 21:00, Monday to Friday.
Pastoral care helplines we may refer you to
LawCare - 0800 279 6888
Support for members of the legal profession and their families on issues relating to stress, depression, addiction and other health problems. Lines are open from 09:00 to 19:30 weekdays and 10:00 to 16:00 on weekends and bank holidays.
Solicitors' Assistance Scheme - 020 7117 8811
Confidential legal advice for solicitors, trainee solicitors and the staff and family of solicitors, on professional and personal difficulties.
Solicitors Benevolent Association
The Solicitors Benevolent Association (SBA) is the principal nationwide charity for solicitors in England and Wales. The aim of the Association is to assist solicitors and their dependants who are in need.
Maternity and Paternity Helpline - 0870 043 4844
Advice for solicitors, men as well as women, on their rights in relation to childcare issues.
Other helplines
Ethics helpline - 0870 606 2577
Provided by the Solicitors Regulation Authority.
Lawyerline - 0870 606 2588
An advice line for solicitors offering general complaint handling guidance.
Contact Centre - 0870 606 2555
Provided by the Solicitors Regulation Authority to assist solicitors with enquiries relating to practising certificates, continuing professional development (CPD) and other general enquiries.
Please note that the Law Society does not offer legal advice and that telephone calls to the Law Society may be monitored or recorded for training and quality purposes. Other organisations' policies may differ.