All Law Society activity articles – Page 4
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NewsOpening of the Legal Year: Lawyers ‘critical’ to fair elections
Legal profession 'plays a vital role in safeguarding the cornerstone of democracy', hears event attended by 65 bars and law societies.
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NewsSRA plans will force firms into financial ruin, warns Law Society
Society says new fining powers do not have proper safeguards and monitoring.
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NewsCivil legal aid: raise fees by 20% to 'stabilise vital public service'
Deputy managing partner says his firm would be able to take on a greater volume of legal aid cases.
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NewsSuper-regulator approves PC fee freeze
Law Society's share of the annual levy to rise 1 percentage point, Chancery Lane reveals.
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NewsHousing legal aid reforms could save NHS £15m a year
Independent analysis commissioned by Chancery Lane highlights wider benefits of civil legal aid investment.
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NewsGallery: Meeting the Legal Heroes
Solicitors who have made a long-lasting difference to the lives of others are celebrated at the Law Society.
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NewsSociety seeks conveyancers' views for climate risk practice note
Chancery Lane says members want to know how climate risk affects their practice and how best to advise clients.
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NewsPositive points for juniors
Law Society deputy vice president Mark Evan’s fireside chat was a highlight at the Junior Solicitors Network summit last week.
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NewsIBA Mexico: Government promotes SQE globally
New phase of the GREAT Legal Services campaign focuses on Latin American markets.
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NewsIn depth: An uncertain outlook for devolved justice in Wales
As the Law Society unveils a landmark report on the outlook for justice in Wales, progress on devolution remains highly uncertain despite a change of government at Westminster.
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NewsJustice in Wales: Law Society warns against ‘sudden devolutionary spasm’
Part or full devolution of justice offers ‘significant opportunities’ - but new discussion paper opposes creation of a separate jurisdiction.
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FeatureLaw Society spotlight: How to get on to Council
Three incoming Council members representing junior lawyers share tips for writing strong election statements.
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OpinionLetters roundup: 6 September 2024
Court 'management' enriching litigators and speaking up for conveyancers: your letters to the editor
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NewsLaw Society Council members to be paid for first time
Unless Council members are remunerated, solicitors including junior lawyers and in-house counsel ‘may feel unable to stand for election’, says Chancery Lane.
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NewsIn-house input sought for phase two of ethics project
Solicitors wanted for focus group discussions and one-to-one interviews to inform content for ethical practice framework.
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NewsChancery Lane hails Greek market-opening move
UK-qualified lawyers based in Greece will be able to register with a Greek Bar to advise clients on English and public international law.
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NewsSociety unveils TA6 property form consultation timetable
Independent research body will soon reach out to conveyancers to carry out a quantitative survey.
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NewsIran: concern at 76-year-old lawyer’s re-imprisonment
Mohammad Seifzadeh has been imprisoned 13 times over the past three decades.
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NewsEarly Dawn revival exposes long-term neglect - Law Society
Under the scheme, alleged offenders will be summoned to a magistrates’ court only when it is confirmed that a cell is ready for them.