The Legal Aid Agency has announced that 1,236 firms have been awarded civil legal aid contracts, a significant drop, reinforcing long-standing concerns about the exodus from civil legal aid work.

Solicitors working with trauma victims often face vicarious trauma. Three legal professionals share their experiences and ...

As the world marks World Mental Health Day, the Law Society of England and Wales urges the UK government to modernise the Mental Health Act and give patients better access to justice and more control ...

Richard Atkinson was inaugurated as the 180th president of the Law Society of England and Wales, as the organisation nears its 200th anniversary year.

On Wednesday 9 October, Richard Atkinson became the 180th president of the Law Society of England and Wales. Mark Evans took office as vice president and Brett Dixon became deputy vice president.

Rental reform is within reach if the UK government provides proper funding for the justice system alongside banning no-fault evictions, urges the Law Society of England and Wales. This call comes as ...

We’ve been left dismayed by the new government’s failure to show that it is serious about tackling the crisis in our criminal ...

This guide sets out why and how firms providing criminal legal aid services should review the viability of carrying out legally aided work.

Solicitors have been left dismayed by the new government’s failure to show it is serious about tackling the crisis in our criminal justice system.

As the professional body for solicitors, we’re here to support our members in navigating the AI landscape. This builds on our long-established work on data and technology, and recognises our unique ...

Join this insightful online event where we delve into how today’s transformative shift in the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is heralding a new age of efficiency and profitability for law firms.

To coincide with Black History Month, we have published new guidance to support black or minority ethnic students entering into the profession.