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SRA Handbook: Law Society Briefing Paper
August 8, 2017
SRA Handbook: Law Society Briefing Paper

The Law Society has published a briefing paper covering the upcoming changes to the SRA Handbook

Praise For Unsung Pro Bono
August 8, 2017
Praise For Unsung Pro Bono

The Law Society has praised the work done by members to support victims of recent tragedies and atrocities
 

Law Society Planning And Finance
August 7, 2017
Law Society Planning And Finance

Accounts from previous year and planning for coming year discussed at recent Law Society Council meeting

Changes To Law Society Governance For 2018
August 7, 2017
Changes To Law Society Governance For 2018

In January 2018 the Law Society will roll-out the first phase of their new governance arrangements

Professional Indemnity Insurance Survey
August 4, 2017
Professional Indemnity Insurance Survey

Each year the Law Society conducts a survey of solicitors' PII renewal experiences

Anti-Money Laundering Quiz
August 3, 2017
Anti-Money Laundering Quiz

Think you understand anti-money laundering? Take the Law Society's quiz and find out
 

Updated EU Market Abuse Regulation Q&A
August 2, 2017
Updated EU Market Abuse Regulation Q&A

The Law Society and the City of London Law Society have drafted a suggested approach to implementing MAR

Bill Of Costs And J-Codes Survey Results
August 2, 2017
Bill Of Costs And J-Codes Survey Results

The Law Society has published the results of its 2016 survey on the new bill of costs and J-Codes

Tackling Unfair Practices In The Leashold Market
August 1, 2017
Tackling Unfair Practices In The Leashold Market

Law Society welcomes government consultation on changes to laws governing leasehold properties

Detail Lacking In New Qualification Rules
August 1, 2017
Detail Lacking In New Qualification Rules

The Law Society has raised concerns about the lack of clarity over the SRA's new regime for becoming a solicitor