We entered a memorandum of understanding (MoU) which tells police officers to let solicitors keep their mobiles and laptops with them when going into police stations to represent and advise suspects ...

We have notified the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) in our capacity as approved regulator for the solicitor profession that our Council is not sufficiently assured of the SRA’s compliance with ...

If you’ve visited the Law Society Hall, you’ll have no doubt seen our pièce de résistance on the front railings – 13 majestic ...

Ahead of her third Edinburgh Fringe solo show, immigration solicitor and stand-up comedian Sikisa Bostwick-Barnes shares her unique career journey. From legal aid cases to ‘Live at the Apollo’, ...

Collecting demographic data is vital for any organisation to effectively measure and achieve real impact with its inclusion work. In recent years, Freshfields noticed their internal completion rates ...

The current recommended minimum salary for trainee solicitors is £24,320 outside of London and £27,418 in the capital. The rise for 2025/2026 is 2.45% compared to 5.18% in 2024/2025.

An in-house solicitor at Ofcom, the communications industry regulator, explains her pathway to law and why she loves her job.

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: legal aid and court capacity in Renters' Rights ...

Helen Cammock, a renowned British artist and Turner Prize winner, was selected to create a landmark art project that commemorates the 200-year anniversary of the Law Society.

This session will feature guest speakers from the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), who will share the latest developments on the Act and the new consumer protection regime. The speakers will ...

I plan to move from working in private practice to an in-house role working solely for my employer. Do I need professional indemnity insurance (PII)?

I'm considering practising as a freelance solicitor providing litigation services. Am I obliged to inform my clients of my PII insurance?