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Boost for aspiring solicitors who face challenges

We have awarded aspiring solicitors a coveted scholarship to complete their studies as part of our Diversity Access Scheme.

How to communicate with autistic people at work

Simon Day is a copywriter and blogger who specialises in writing about health and safety and autism. He recently discovered he has autism.

SARs in Action magazine: The life of a SAR

The National Crime Agency has launched a magazine that aims to keep anti-money laundering practitioners informed about the SARs regime.

Become a Law Society contributor

We're looking for paid contributors to write or review digital education content for our new digital learning environment.

Improving the home buying and selling process

We give an overview of the government's proposals to reform the residential conveyancing system.

Law Society reviews delays to the probate service

We met with HMCTS again to review how they have been addressing the issues impacting the probate service since we last met.

My UK client wants me to invoice an overseas associate company. Is this possible?

Talking LGBTQI+ asylum with UKLGIG

Our Immigration Law Committee talks to Leila Zadeh and Harun Tulunay about asylum for LGBTQI+ people.

Conflict of interests in conveyancing

This guide explains the potential conflict of interests in acting for the buyer and seller or the borrower and lender in conveyancing.

New public guidance for non-disclosure agreements

We have launched a new public legal education initiative to help the public understand their rights when faced with non-disclosure agreements.

Regulation and compliance in property practice

This guide gives an overview of the main regulation and compliance issues that solicitors working in property will need to be aware of.

Legal aid guide for pro bono clinics

We produced this guide to help those conducting pro bono work understand when their clients may be entitled to legal aid.

How long can I retain a private client file for?

How the Home Office is failing LGBT+ applicants

This article was sourced by Tom Chapman at CandidSky, a marketing agency in Manchester that works with law firms in the UK.

Price and service transparency - how you can comply

This guide gives an overview of price and service transparency. You should read it alongside our practice note on price and service transparency.

Become a judge

If you’re thinking about becoming a judge, there are several routes you can take. We explain the steps you'll need to take.

Interview with Whitney Joseph

We spoke with Whitney Joseph about her role as a social mobility ambassador and the bias, challenges and positives of social mobility.

Support to become a judge

If you’re thinking about becoming a judge, we can help you develop any skills you might be missing and prepare for the selection day process.

Catch up with Bernardine Adkins, partner at Gowling WLG

We ask Bernardine about the impact of Brexit on trade and competition law.

Q&A with Corinne Staves

We speak to Corinne about her career path, role model and working in a majority female partnership.

Talking immigration with Migrants Organise

With climate change, terrorism and rising international unrest, the world is in the midst of one of the greatest refugee crises ever.

The legal future of accessible aviation for all

Mary Doyle, founder of Rocket Girl Coaching, and an accessible aviation consultant, trainer, and writer, discusses flying as a wheelchair user and what is requi...

Will our PII cover a LeO compensation award of £50,000?

Tell the new lord chancellor to prioritise access to justice

We are encouraging people to write to the new lord chancellor today to urge him to back our criminal justice and legal aid deserts campaigns.

The UK-EU future partnership – legal services sector

We have outlined an ideal UK-EU trading relationship for legal services post-Brexit and reviewed other options, including an FTA and trading on WTO terms.