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Stories and information about developments affecting the legal professions, both locally and nationally.

Independent Review of Employment Practices
July 4, 2017
Independent Review of Employment Practices

The Law Society has responded to the Independent Review of Employment Practices in the Modern Economy

Diversity and Inclusion Charter 2017 Submission Deadline
July 4, 2017
Diversity and Inclusion Charter 2017 Submission Deadline

Don't miss your opportunity to help shape the future of the profession

AML: 9 Things You Need To Know
July 4, 2017
AML: 9 Things You Need To Know

The Law Society has published a set of 9 things all firms should know about the new AML regulations

Law Society Library Wins Award
July 3, 2017
Law Society Library Wins Award

2017 LexisLibrary award for Best Legal Information Service (non-commercial) awarded to the Law Society Library

Solicitor Firms Driving Social Mobility
July 3, 2017
Solicitor Firms Driving Social Mobility

Solicitors firms occupy nearly a third of the Social Mobility Index top 50 UK organisations

Law Society's View On The Queen's Speech
July 3, 2017
Law Society's View On The Queen's Speech

Law Society president, Robert Bourns, comments on the Queen's speech for the 2017 parliament