The Law Society of England and Wales welcomes the UK’s signing of the Convention for the Protection of the Profession of Lawyer*, the first binding international treaty focusing on the safety of ...

“Working in-house creates a unique dynamic because your colleagues are also your clients,” says solicitor Charlotte Bradbeer. She talks to us about the complexities of providing counsel in the public ...

As part of its professional ethics programme, the Law Society of England and Wales has launched the first iteration of its ethical practice framework for in-house solicitors.

Help refine our ethical practice framework for in-house solicitors: a suite of tools and resources to support you to balance your professional ethical obligations and your employers’ expectations.

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

A climate change and property practice note has been launched by the Law Society of England and Wales today (12 May) to help support property solicitors. The new practice note will complement the Law ...

Your weekly update on the latest developments and debates in Parliament and across Whitehall. This week: treaty scrutiny, ...

“The criminal justice system is a vital public service, and legal aid solicitors play an important role in ensuring there is a level playing field so that everyone can access justice regardless of ...

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

The Law Society has today submitted its response to the Ministry of Justice’s (MoJ) consultation on oversight and regulation of private prosecutors in the criminal justice system.

The failure to include legal services in the free trade agreement between the UK and India is a missed opportunity for both UK and Indian economies.

The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) is proposing new safeguards, accreditations and standards for private prosecutors. The MoJ proposes aligning private prosecution standards with Crown Prosecution Service ...