“As we celebrate our bicentenary year, our mission continues to be to create a diverse legal community and a sustainable future for the next generations.”
Richard Atkinson, Law Society president
Upcoming events
International events
Shaping the future
Marking our bicentenary with landmark artwork
Celebrated British artist and Turner Prize winner Helen Cammock will be creating a unique and inspiring work of art to mark our 200th year.
As a lasting legacy, this art piece will reflect Law Society values and highlight how the legal profession has evolved over the last two centuries.
Snapshot of the solicitor profession
We're proud to have supported solicitors for over 200 years. Today, the solicitor profession continues to be a force for growth, force for good and force for progress.
From adding billions in value to the economy, to supporting individuals, families and local communities to prosper, explore the huge impact that solicitors currently make as we look towards the future of our profession.
200 years of history
Celebrating law locally and nationally
We've been meeting with members across England and Wales throughout 2025, discussing priority areas like artificial intelligence (AI) and how we can empower our future leaders. Your insights will help shape how we support and champion the profession in the coming years.
Discover the stories of solicitors, past and present, which inspired the tour locations within our historical road map.
In our 200th year, eight of our past presidents share their experiences of leadership and how they helped champion our profession, nationally and internationally.
Stay in touch
Keep up to date with what’s happening across the bicentenary year.