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Criminal duty solicitors: a growing crisis

Criminal duty solicitors offer a vital public service, but are being forced out of the sector. Find out how we’re working to support struggling legal...

Legal aid fees must increase to protect this vital public service

The Law Society of England and Wales welcomes the government’s proposed changes to increase legal aid fees

Westminster update: Assisted Dying Bill committee stage

Your weekly update from the Law Society’s public affairs team on all the latest developments and debates in Parliament and across Whitehall. This week: our...

Apply for the 2025 King's Counsel competition

The 2025 King’s Counsel competition is open from 14 March to 25 April. We encourage all eligible solicitors to apply.

Westminster update: court resourcing discussed in relation to renters' rights

Your weekly update from the Law Society’s public affairs team on all the latest developments and debates in Parliament and across Whitehall. This week: court...

Independent review of the criminal courts call for evidence – Law Society response

We’ve responded to Sir Brian Leveson's call for evidence for the independent review of the criminal courts.

Find out what your clients need, with the results of our Legal Needs Survey

The 2023 survey spoke to over 12,000 people across England and Wales to understand more about what people need from legal professionals and the justice...

Sentencing Review call for evidence – Law Society response

We’re responding to the UK government’s call for evidence on the independent sentencing review.

Westminster update: minister highlights addresses asylum legal aid funding

Your weekly update from the Law Society’s public affairs team on all the latest developments and debates in Parliament and across Whitehall.

Law Society helps shape civil legal aid fee proposals

The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has today opened its consultation to increase civil legal aid fees for those working in housing and immigration sectors.

Westminster update: Ministry of Justice chief reveals court backlog target will be missed

Your weekly update from the Law Society’s public affairs team on all the latest developments and debates in Parliament and across Whitehall. This week: court...

Funding contribution to help immigration and asylum solicitors

Immigration and asylum solicitors can continue to save on accreditation costs after the Law Society extended a deal with the Ministry of Justice.

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