Press releases

A no-deal Brexit could undermine protections enjoyed by British inventors, fashion designers and broadcasters, the Law Society warned today.

The doors are open for nominations for the 2019 Excellence Awards to recognise the outstanding achievements of solicitors working in all areas of law.

A move to ease some of the hurdles restricting access to justice for hundreds of thousands of people is a shift in the right direction.

The Legal Ombudsman has made progress with its modernisation programme and should now strengthen measures to earn the trust and confidence of the public.

The minimum salary for trainee solicitors recommended by the Law Society has increased by 2.6% to £19,619 outside London and £22,121 in London.

The reputation of our justice system is in great danger at a time when the country needs it most.

Lawyers in Turkey are suffering detention, arrest and jail on an unprecedented scale simply for carrying out their professional duties.

The threat of dual regulation for in-house legal teams has receded, the Law Society of England and Wales said today.

The rule of law depends on an immigration system that is fair and fit for purpose, the Law Society of England and Wales said.

The Law Society has said that employment law is getting a much-needed overhaul to protect the rights of people working in the gig economy.