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Annual general meeting 2025

Hear from your office holders and help shape the future direction of your professional body by attending our 2025 annual general meeting.

Take part in the Financial Benchmarking Survey 2026

Complete the Financial Benchmarking Survey before Friday 19 September for a free personalised financial report for your firm.

Becoming a judge – free workshops for Black, Asian and ethnic minority lawyers

Have you considered becoming a judge? Do you feel like you need more background and guidance on the judicial application process? We’re running free...

Help shape the future of solicitor training

We've launched a research project to understand how well the Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE) prepares solicitors for practice and to identify any gaps in knowledge...

Statement on Robert Bourns

We are deeply saddened by the passing of Robert Bourns, who served as the president of the Law Society from 2016 to 2017.

Five reasons why the government's new economic plan is big news for solicitors and firms

Find out what the UK government’s new industrial strategy means for legal services.

Pride 2025: celebrating, reflecting and learning

Join us in celebrating the contribution of LGBTQ+ solicitors in the legal profession and wider society.

Dana Denis-Smith OBE elected as our next deputy vice president

Dana Denis-Smith OBE has been elected as the new deputy vice president of the Law Society.

Record number of nationalities represented at London Commercial Courts

A record number of nationalities appeared before the London Commercial Courts (LCC) between April 2024 and March 2025, according to Portland’s latest Commercial Courts report.

New guidance to help solicitors navigate climate change in property transactions

We’ve launched new guidance to help you handle climate risks your clients might face in property transactions.

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