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Come Join Us!

Come Join Us!

Membership of Tees Valley Law Society offers opportunities whether you are a qualified solicitor or other legal professional, or you are in the early stages of training.

Members are offered discounted rates for all of our training events, which are held locally and at the end of the working day to ensure the least disruption to you, your firm and your clients. We hold regular networking and social events where members can come together informally to discuss issues within the profession, but more importantly to share ideas.

Membership of TVLS is about offering support whether formally through involvement of the Council or more informally by sharing ideas about best practice with other firms. By becoming a member of TVLS there are opportunities to become involved in the running of the Society, whether through membership of Council or Committees or in a more informal role.

The application process is quick and simple and membership is great value. Join us today.

Response To LSB's IGR Review Consultation

Response To LSB's IGR Review Consultation

In November, the Legal Services Board (LSB) published a consultation on its internal governance rules (IGR) for legal services regulators - the review closed earlier this month.

In their response to the consultation, the Law Society said that the review presented an opportunity for the LSB to clarify the requirements and implementation of the IGRs within the current legal framework of the Legal Services Act. The response goes on to state that:

  • Greater clarity within the IGRs would help approved regulators strike the appropriate balance between regulatory independence and regulatory assurance within the Legal Services Act.
  • Clear, targeted IGRs would support both approved regulators and frontline regulators to discharge their roles effectively, and this in turn will improve and underpin public confidence in legal regulation.

The Law Society's full response can be downloaded here.