The Law Society of England and Wales
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The Law Society represents solicitors in England and Wales. From negotiating with and lobbying the profession's regulators, government and others, to offering training and advice, we're here to help, protect and promote solicitors across England and Wales. |
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| Professional Update | |
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Thursday 09 February 2012 This week's issue features new criminal procedure rules, advocacy support and training, family justice reforms and more. Subscribe to our newsletters |
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| Criminal procedure rules: updated practice note | |
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Thursday 09 February 2012 This updated practice note defines the extent of the duties and burdens set out in the Criminal Procedure Rules 2011. It also identifies and addresses the ethical problems that are likely to arise from the rules. |
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| Family justice reforms | |
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Thursday 09 February 2012 We have welcomed the government's commitment to overhauling the family justice system but have warned that proposed legal aid cuts threaten to derail the reforms. |
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| Advocacy: support, training and vacancies | |
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Thursday 09 February 2012 Learn about the Law Society's Advocacy Section, vacancies for specialist regulatory advocates, and the implications of barristers and solicitors practising together. |
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| Law Society welcomes delay to civil litigation changes | |
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Tuesday 31 January 2012 The Law Society has welcomed the government's decision to defer civil litigation reforms. |
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| Law Conference 2012: bookings open | |
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Wednesday 04 January 2012 Bookings are now open for our first law conference, which takes place between Thursday 20 and Saturday 22 September. |
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