£36.98bn Professional Business Services Sector Holds Key to Liverpool City Region’s Growth A new report reveals that the impact of the Professional Business Services (PBS) sector on the Liverpool City Region's economy is massively underplayed. This comprehensive Baseline Review carried…
Free fully-funded cyber security training for Merseyside lawyers Cyber security is a fast-moving industry, as criminals use technology and AI to develop more and more sophisticated attacks. On top of this, lawyers may be at particular…
Revamped range of support for solicitors through The Solicitors’ Charity Wellbeing support for solicitors and their dependents in England and Wales The range of support available for solicitors in England and Wales through The Solicitors’ Charity has shifted.…
Improving access to the judiciary for solicitors The Law Society encourages all solicitor members interested in a judicial career to sign up to the Law Society’s Solicitor Judges Network. The Network supports solicitors who are…
Public Affairs Update: The Law Society of England and Wales The Law Society’s public affairs and campaigns team is at the heart of our work influencing the government, parliament, and key stakeholders in the UK. We are pleased…
Legal service providers should provide SRA with their views on consumer protection in light of the serious consequences of Axiom Ince The SRA have launched a review of its overall approach to protecting consumers in response to shifting risks in the sector. The Law Society have welcomed this review,…
The Law Society’s Diversity Access Scheme From the high street to the high court, the legal profession should reflect the society it serves. That’s why every year The Law Society helps talented, aspiring solicitors…
SRA’s review of consumer protection Roundtables The SRA have recently launched a review of its overall approach to protecting consumers in response to shifting risks in the sector. The Law Society have welcomed this…
Joint V Law Societies letter to Legal Services Board regarding intervention in Axiom Ince Ltd by the SRA, and the SRA Compensation Fund On 20 December 2023 Liverpool Law Society (‘LLS’), Birmingham Law Society, Bristol Law Society, Leeds Law Society and Manchester Law Society, known collectively as the Joint V, sent…
Public Affairs update from The Law Society Public Affairs Update: The Law Society of England and Wales The Law Society’s public affairs and campaigns team is at the heart of our work influencing the government,…