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.

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

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.

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.

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.

“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 ...

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 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 ...

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 ...

The Thompson Reuters Foundation’s TrustLaw Index of Pro Bono maps the scale and trends of pro bono work around the world. Discover how England and Wales ranked in 2024 and how pro bono is growing.