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Greater access to profession should not compromise standards, says law society
Thursday 11th December 2008
Top law firms declare carbon footprint to lead the profession in tackling climate change
Thursday 11th December 2008
Law Society helps pave way for opening of Singapore legal market to UK firms
Wednesday 10th December 2008
Human Rights Awards winners announced
Tuesday 9th December 2008
Law Society supports market study into home buying and selling
Monday 8th December 2008
Law Society presses bankers to support solicitors
Thursday 4th December 2008
HRH The Prince of Wales launches climate change initiative for the legal sector
Tuesday 2nd December 2008
Collective redress in EU must be tailored to individual Member States, says Law Society
Tuesday 2nd December 2008
Outstanding human rights champions short-listed for prestigious awards
Tuesday 2nd December 2008
Homeowners are unprotected by weak mortgage protocol, warns Law Society
Tuesday 2nd December 2008
Law Society initiates first phase of plan to smooth out insurance renewal process
Monday 1st December 2008
Independent reviewer announces call for evidence for review of regulation of corporate legal work
Monday 24th November 2008
Solicitor's appointment to senior judicial post sets example, says Law Society
Monday 24th November 2008
City firms to gain support for expansion of successful African lawyers’ initiative
Friday 21st November 2008
Law Society International Division pulls out all the stops for 1st birthday
Friday 21st November 2008
Law Society against virtual hearing system
Thursday 20th November 2008
Home sales by competition risk breaking the law, says Law Society
Friday 14th November 2008
Lawyers called to respond to the challenge of climate change
Tuesday 11th November 2008
Launch of National Pro Bono Week 2008
Monday 10th November 2008
Junior Lawyers Division 10th Anniversary Pro Bono Awards
Monday 10th November 2008
Law Society puts final call out for human rights heroes
Friday 7th November 2008
Giving time - making a difference
Tuesday 4th November 2008
Urgent practice note issued by Law Society on home competition sales
Friday 31st October 2008
Result of postal vote announced.
Tuesday 28th October 2008
Winners of the Law Society Excellence Awards 2008
Friday 24th October 2008
Law Society disturbed by reports of cutbacks from the Ministry of Justice
Wednesday 15th October 2008
Lord Hunt to lead regulation review
Tuesday 14th October 2008
Law Society commissions review of regulation of law firms
Friday 10th October 2008
Launch of the Access to Justice Foundation: “world first” cross-profession initiative to provide additional resources to support access to justice
Tuesday 7th October 2008
Some estate agent HIPs are not fit for purpose, says Law Society
Monday 6th October 2008
We support a new law society membership model, say junior solicitors
Friday 3rd October 2008
Outstanding legal professionals short-listed for prestigious legal awards
Tuesday 30th September 2008
Over 1,000 lawyers across 5 Cities raise £50,000 for legal charities
Friday 26th September 2008
News: Law firms can make significant financial savings by adopting environmentally sustainable
Wednesday 24th September 2008
Disputes rise as businesses crackdown on contracts and partners fall out
Monday 22nd September 2008
Record numbers enter Law Society Excellence Awards
Friday 19th September 2008
Specialist judges announced for the Junior Lawyers Division 10th Anniversary Pro Bono Awards
Tuesday 16th September 2008
Last chance to enter the Law Society Excellence Awards
Monday 8th September 2008
Law Society warning over Government’s new shared equity scheme
Wednesday 3rd September 2008
First bespoke carbon footprint measuring tool for legal profession launched by Legal Sector Alliance
Wednesday 3rd September 2008
Law Society Fights the Credit Crunch
Tuesday 2nd September 2008
Businesses need sound legal advice as the credit crunch tightens its grip
Friday 29th August 2008
Countdown to closing date for Law Society Excellence Awards nominations
Tuesday 19th August 2008
Lawyers across the country foot the bill to raise money for local charities
Thursday 14th August 2008
Many solicitors potentially “missing a trick” to save on insurance costs
Wednesday 13th August 2008
Comment on Barry George acquittal
Friday 1st August 2008
Specialist judges for excellence awards announced
Thursday 24th July 2008
Government plans to streamline claims processes echo Law Society proposals
Thursday 24th July 2008
Law Society opposition to BVT causes LSC to think again
Thursday 17th July 2008
Professionalism, pride and profitability in the profession
Thursday 17th July 2008
Law Society transfers rule making powers to the SRA
Thursday 17th July 2008
Law Society welcomes new legal services board
Thursday 17th July 2008
Law Society opposition to BVT causes LSC to think again
Wednesday 16th July 2008
Solicitors make anti-money laundering procedures a priority
Thursday 10th July 2008
Law Society warns: right to a fair trial at risk from emergency legislation
Monday 7th July 2008
Law Society calls for further appraisal of Qualified Lawyers Transfer Regulations
Thursday 3rd July 2008
Practical steps to plan for the future
Wednesday 2nd July 2008
Law Society hosts 'Lawyers in Schools' celebration event
Tuesday 1st July 2008
Law Society invites legal professionals to enter Excellence Awards
Thursday 26th June 2008
Considering a Civil Partnership - plan before you partner up
Thursday 19th June 2008
Millions take a risk with out- of-date wills
Wednesday 18th June 2008
Problem at Work? Ask a solicitor
Tuesday 17th June 2008
Law Society survey reveals average earnings for corporate counsel eclipse those in private practice
Tuesday 17th June 2008
20% cut off pc fee income taken by Law Society
Monday 16th June 2008
Law Society repeats its declaration of support for lawyers and judges in Pakistan
Wednesday 11th June 2008
Response to 42 days detention compensation plan
Wednesday 11th June 2008
Law Society insists 28 days is long enough
Tuesday 10th June 2008
Junior Lawyers Division Pro Bono Awards 2008 – Nominations Open
Thursday 5th June 2008
Law Society and LSC respond to LSCC fine
Tuesday 3rd June 2008
Group For Solicitors With Disabilities
Thursday 29th May 2008
Protect your rights before you assemble the furniture, advises Law Society
Tuesday 27th May 2008
Thousands of lawyers foot the bill to raise over £310,000 for Charity
Thursday 22nd May 2008
AWS and Law Society joining forces to address pay inequalities for women
Thursday 22nd May 2008
Thousands of wills could need reviewing in light of spiralling care fees
Wednesday 21st May 2008
3000 LAWYERS HOTFOOT IT FOR CHARITY
Friday 16th May 2008
Contracts before colour scheme says the Law Society
Friday 16th May 2008
European Parliament agrees to amendment over lawyers' lobbying
Friday 9th May 2008
Legal minefield could leave entrepreneurial 'Dragons' without investment
Thursday 8th May 2008
Gazundering threat to sellers can be avoided, says Law Society
Wednesday 7th May 2008
Do a Macca not a Mucca, advises Law Society
Wednesday 7th May 2008
Law Society quote: JAC Selection exercise statistics
Wednesday 30th April 2008
Lawyers develop first carbon measuring tool for legal profession
Monday 28th April 2008
Law Society slams LCS proposals to publish complaints
Friday 25th April 2008
Fledgling Human Rights Lawyers unite to recognise excellence
Friday 25th April 2008
Law Society comment: new chair of the Legal Services Board
Wednesday 23rd April 2008
National press, outdoor and pr campaign launched to promote the solicitor brand
Monday 21st April 2008
Countrywide legal consumer information campaign launched
Monday 21st April 2008
BVT could result in a shortage of criminal lawyers, says Law Society
Thursday 17th April 2008
Election Results Announced
Tuesday 15th April 2008
Law Society response to LSC's latest consultation
Friday 11th April 2008
Law Society launches new complaints management practice note
Thursday 10th April 2008
New Collective Redress actions good for consumers says Law Society
Thursday 3rd April 2008
Litigation Resolved
Thursday 3rd April 2008
Law Society talks with government secure major legal aid benefits
Wednesday 2nd April 2008
Law Society: concerns remain over EU lobbying
Tuesday 1st April 2008
DIY Divorce - why it can be a disaster
Thursday 20th March 2008
Survey reveals 47% of solicitors’ instructions for Home Information Pack (HIP) come directly from sellers
Tuesday 18th March 2008
Law Society says implementation of non-doms proposals could harm the legal sector
Thursday 13th March 2008
Law Society protects in-house lawyers
Monday 10th March 2008
Law Society to issue advice to solicitors of the threat of mortgage fraud
Friday 7th March 2008
Law Society and solicitors more effective says Lord Chancellor
Thursday 6th March 2008
Law Society and NSPCC slam plans for 2500% rise in court fees for vulnerable children
Thursday 28th February 2008
Law Society joins call for immediate closure of Guantanamo Bay
Thursday 28th February 2008
Law Society calls for Coherent Legal Framework for Surveillance
Friday 22nd February 2008
Law Society survey reveals opposition to Best Value Tendering for legal aid
Thursday 21st February 2008
Law Society plans European Court intervention to defend the right to client confidentiality
Monday 18th February 2008
Law Society fear for homeowners after rogue HIPs emerge
Wednesday 13th February 2008
Law Society reaction to bugging of solicitors conversations with clients
Tuesday 12th February 2008
Law Society supports Prime Minister's decision to use phone tap evidence in court
Wednesday 6th February 2008
Law Society to start talks with Ministry of Justice and LSC over Unified Contract
Friday 1st February 2008
Guide to the Treaty of Lisbon
Tuesday 29th January 2008
Law Society on governments latest anti-terror plans
Friday 25th January 2008
Law Society steps in to help protect international lawyers
Thursday 24th January 2008
Homeowners must make HIPs a top priority says Law Society
Friday 18th January 2008
Young lawyers debate: is human rights law relevant in combating poverty and social injustice?
Thursday 10th January 2008
