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We’re closely monitoring the situation following a confirmed cyber security incident at the Legal Aid Agency (LAA) that has resulted in a significant data breach.
The Law Society has called on the Legal Aid Agency to get a grip on the situation after a significant data breach.
The Law Society of England and Wales marks 200 years* since its founding with a special event in Newcastle on 16 May.
We submitted a response to a Law Commission issues paper on criminal appeals, a pre-consultation, evidence gathering exercise in advance of a full consultation.
The Law Society of England and Wales backs the Law Commission’s review on reforming the laws around wills, which has not been fully amended since the Wills Act of 1837.
Ahead of the UK-EU Summit on 19 May, the Law Society of England and Wales has put forward proposals* to allow lawyers to be able to work and learn in the EU. It is a significant moment for high-level ...
Aqsa Ullah on common misconceptions about apprenticeships, how the pathway offers great opportunities for career progression – and why persistence was key to her application process.
Amended regulations from the Bar Council of India that will permit foreign lawyers and law firms to practice in India on a reciprocal basis are a significant development.