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Ministry of Justice drops BVT plans following meetings with Law Society
Thursday 17th December 2009
Government's legal aid cuts further erode justice says Law Society
Thursday 17th December 2009
Law Society may take the Legal Services Commission to court over best value tendering plans
Tuesday 15th December 2009
Right to refuse first hearing by 'virtual court' removed
Tuesday 15th December 2009
New professional guidelines help doctors and lawyers assess capacity
Tuesday 15th December 2009
Law Society begins groundbreaking legal action to overturn "unfair" government regulation
Thursday 10th December 2009
Generous parents at risk from Christmas house deposit gifts warns Law Society
Thursday 10th December 2009
Law Society warns over Chancellor's planned cuts to justice system
Wednesday 9th December 2009
Reconsider extension of draconian powers, says Law Society
Wednesday 9th December 2009
The Office for Legal Complaints and the Legal Complaints Service
Wednesday 9th December 2009
Law Society wins concessions for top law firms seeking the world's best talent
Friday 4th December 2009
Top UK law firms today publish climate change performance
Wednesday 2nd December 2009
Boost for access to justice as Treaty of Lisbon comes into force
Tuesday 1st December 2009
Top UK law firms publish climate change performance via live inaugural webcast
Friday 27th November 2009
NAO report shows lawyers are ready to walk as failing legal aid system crumbles
Friday 27th November 2009
Top UK law firms publish climate change performance via live inaugural webcast
Thursday 26th November 2009
Legal aid lawyers paid less than sewage workers
Thursday 19th November 2009
PM's squeeze on skilled migrant workers to hit UK plc, warns Law Society
Monday 16th November 2009
Winners of the junior lawyers division 2009 pro bono awards
Friday 13th November 2009
Using social networking sites to vet job candidates could land employers in hot water
Friday 13th November 2009
Roadmap to a modern regulatory regime
Thursday 12th November 2009
Junior Lawyers Division questions the value of pro bono at awards ceremony
Thursday 12th November 2009
Research shows solicitors are ready to reduce shortage of school governors
Wednesday 11th November 2009
Former Attorney General speaks out on need for additional funds for pro bono legal help
Tuesday 10th November 2009
Out of court disposals: Inappropriately used says Law Society
Monday 9th November 2009
Value of free legal advice soars to £400m as lawyers step in to help recession-hit needy
Thursday 5th November 2009
Law Society welcomes Czech go-ahead on Treaty of Lisbon
Wednesday 4th November 2009
European Commission decision supports Law Society actions in Bulgaria
Monday 2nd November 2009
Law Society disputes NAO claims
Friday 30th October 2009
Law Society and Mencap join forces to protect vulnerable people from unregulated will writers
Thursday 29th October 2009
Christmas holiday makers at risk: Law Society warning on lack of legal protection and rights
Thursday 29th October 2009
Law Society reacts to review of EU lobbyists register
Wednesday 28th October 2009
University costs are a hindrance to aspiring black lawyers, says Law Society
Monday 26th October 2009
Winners of the Law Society Excellence Awards 2009
Friday 23rd October 2009
Home buying process: Solicitors keen for improvements
Thursday 22nd October 2009
Law Society responds to today's family legal aid announcement
Wednesday 21st October 2009
Law Society research reveals risks of "nightmare" will writing companies
Tuesday 20th October 2009
Legal aid review: Must focus on long term strategy says Law Society
Tuesday 13th October 2009
Law Society launches drive to extend Diversity Access Scheme
Wednesday 7th October 2009
Co-op jeopardizes ethical image
Wednesday 7th October 2009
Employees risk losing out under compromise agreements
Tuesday 6th October 2009
Law Society launches the Hunt Review of the regulation of legal services
Monday 5th October 2009
Top legal figures to turn out for Law Society's Black History Month launch
Wednesday 30th September 2009
Law Society acts after helpline reveals inflated quotes from PII insurers
Friday 25th September 2009
Law Society advice to cash-strapped homeowners as lodger trend grows
Thursday 24th September 2009
Law Society urges Parliament to settle legal position of assisted suicide cases "once and for all"
Wednesday 23rd September 2009
Entrepreneurs handed route-map through legal minefield by Law Society
Tuesday 22nd September 2009
National press, outdoor and PR campaign launched to promote the solicitor brand
Monday 21st September 2009
Outstanding legal professionals short-listed for most prestigious legal awards
Monday 21st September 2009
LSC defers best value tendering plans after Law Society warning
Friday 18th September 2009
Law Society to mark Black History Month by celebrating achievements in law
Friday 18th September 2009
Law Society reacts to police DNA announcement
Thursday 17th September 2009
Law Society reacts to Legal Services Board regulation announcement
Wednesday 16th September 2009
G20: adopt better regulation or climate policies just hot air, says legal sector
Monday 14th September 2009
Law Society reacts to Legal Services Commission announcement deferring crime tender
Monday 14th September 2009
Junior Lawyers Division embarks on first ever international public service project
Wednesday 9th September 2009
Law Society launches professional indemnity insurance helpline for solicitors
Wednesday 9th September 2009
Law Society: 'Discussions with Britannia indicate progress'
Tuesday 8th September 2009
Law Society calls on Ministry of Justice to clarify incoherent consultation paper
Monday 7th September 2009
Industry bodies look to help solicitors arrange PI cover
Monday 7th September 2009
Lawyers respond to flurry of international human rights violations
Thursday 3rd September 2009
Record level of entries for Law Society Excellence Awards
Thursday 3rd September 2009
Law Society, Bar Council and Bar Human Rights Committee call for end to mass trials in Iran
Wednesday 26th August 2009
Law Society extols marketing benefits for law firms giving free legal services
Tuesday 25th August 2009
Law Society leads banking protocol initiative to smooth admin path for grieving relatives
Thursday 20th August 2009
Restricted access to legal advice says Law Society after latest MOJ cuts
Thursday 20th August 2009
Nomination deadline extended for Law Society Excellence Awards
Wednesday 19th August 2009
SRA Board announced
Tuesday 18th August 2009
Pro bono commitment expected to be reflected in award entries
Tuesday 11th August 2009
Countdown to closing date for Law Society Excellence Awards nominations
Tuesday 11th August 2009
Law Society urges government to scrap plans to retain innocents' DNA profiles
Friday 7th August 2009
Law Society intervenes after Iraqi forces attack refugee camp
Thursday 6th August 2009
Law Society gives budding inventors a leg-up as iPhone applications invention-rush gathers pace
Tuesday 4th August 2009
Countdown to closing date for Law Society Excellence Awards nominations
Tuesday 4th August 2009
Government delays civil legal aid contract re-tendering for six months
Friday 31st July 2009
Law Society Solicitor of the Year Saimo Chahal in landmark victory
Friday 31st July 2009
Government rubs cake in the face of justice on legal aid 60th birthday
Thursday 30th July 2009
Corby children High Court win highlights value of 'no win, no fee' arrangements
Wednesday 29th July 2009
Law Society warning to students
Wednesday 29th July 2009
Fall in PC holders, costs of Legal Services Act implementation drive increase in PC fee
Thursday 23rd July 2009
Lack of funds puts brake on social mobility initiatives, says Law Society Charity
Thursday 23rd July 2009
House of Lords committee adopts Law Society recommendations on money laundering and the financing of terrorism
Wednesday 22nd July 2009
Law Society comments on fair access to the professions report
Tuesday 21st July 2009
Law Society disappointed after ministers admit more work is needed on family legal aid scheme
Tuesday 21st July 2009
BVT proposals - full evaluation welcomed - but still too many risks says Law Society
Monday 20th July 2009
Specialist judges for Law Society Excellence Awards announced
Monday 20th July 2009
Law Society calls in ex-Guantanamo detainee for human rights drive
Thursday 9th July 2009
Law Society and AWS joining forces to push for pay equalities for women
Thursday 9th July 2009
Law Society launches diversity and inclusion charter
Wednesday 8th July 2009
Law Society proposes IT revolution for residential conveyancing process
Tuesday 30th June 2009
French legal reform architect heads to Chancery Lane
Tuesday 23rd June 2009
Law Society announces Chair of SRA Board
Monday 22nd June 2009
Opportunity to join Law Society delegation to world's largest legal conference
Monday 22nd June 2009
Law Society and Bar Council voice concerns over Best Value Tendering scheme
Friday 19th June 2009
Law Society’s concerns over BVT reflected in Conservatives' plan to suspend roll-out
Thursday 18th June 2009
Law Society steps out with Pride
Thursday 18th June 2009
Junior lawyers fear pro bono work is suffering in the economic down turn
Thursday 18th June 2009
Europe's holiday makers lack sufficient basic rights or legal protection, warns Law Society
Friday 12th June 2009
Crown Court means testing proposals threaten access to justice, says Law Society
Thursday 11th June 2009
Crucial role of the children's lawyer highlighted by Law Society in order to fill advice gap
Tuesday 9th June 2009
Law Society signs up 100th member to its International Division
Monday 8th June 2009
Environmental guide for sustainable procurement helps law firms save money and reduce carbon emissions
Monday 8th June 2009
Law Society invites legal professionals to enter Excellence Awards 2009
Friday 5th June 2009
Law Society working hard to increase number of solicitor applicants to the Judiciary from diverse range of backgrounds
Thursday 4th June 2009
Junior lawyers conference provides key skills to exploit opportunities amid cuts and deferrals to training contracts
Thursday 4th June 2009
Cherie Booth QC opens nominations for pro-bono awards
Tuesday 2nd June 2009
Law Society calls on members to respond to BVT consultation
Monday 1st June 2009
Grave concerns about virtual courts
Wednesday 27th May 2009
Law firms should position themselves for new opportunities in India
Tuesday 26th May 2009
Junior Lawyers Division Pro Bono Awards 2009 – Nominations Open
Thursday 21st May 2009
Home sellers can avoid hidden estate agent HIPs costs, says Law Society
Tuesday 19th May 2009
Law Society CEO slams best value tendering roll-out in conference speech
Monday 18th May 2009
Law Society leads solicitors' trade promotion visit to world's richest country
Monday 18th May 2009
Law Society and Bar Council united in concerns for Fiji
Friday 15th May 2009
Law Society launches Tier 5 scheme for migrant lawyers
Thursday 14th May 2009
UK lawyers demand action on human rights from Colombian authorities
Wednesday 6th May 2009
Lord Hunt's interim thoughts
Tuesday 5th May 2009
Inaugural specialist anti-money laundering Conference 2009
Tuesday 5th May 2009
Momentous milestone for legal sector climate change initiative
Thursday 30th April 2009
Law Society leads a human rights "double bill"
Thursday 23rd April 2009
Law Society provides professional indemnity insurance boost for members
Thursday 23rd April 2009
Law Society responds to Lord Hunt's review of regulation of law firms
Thursday 23rd April 2009
Countdown to vital debate for black and minority ethnic lawyers
Monday 20th April 2009
Legal Services Act 2007: implications for the profession and consumers
Monday 20th April 2009
Law Society urges firms to 'Think China' in Sheffield
Friday 17th April 2009
Presidential Election Results Announced
Friday 17th April 2009
Family legal aid proposals are "unacceptable", says Law Society
Tuesday 14th April 2009
Minority Lawyers’ Conference 2009
Monday 6th April 2009
Nigeria provides "golden" opportunity for legal services, says Law Society
Thursday 2nd April 2009
Legal profession ahead of the game on climate change adaptation
Wednesday 1st April 2009
Government roll out of BVT reckless: says Law Society
Tuesday 31st March 2009
Law Society delivers first phase of client care measures early
Monday 30th March 2009
Former Attorney General calls on lawyers to use new legislation to boost access to justice funds
Monday 30th March 2009
Former Attorney General calls on lawyers to use new legislation to boost access to justice funds
Friday 27th March 2009
Law Society celebrates restoration of Chief Justice and senior judiciary in Pakistan
Friday 27th March 2009
Major change proposed for regulation of corporate legal work
Thursday 26th March 2009
Law Society announcement - Legal Services Act
Thursday 26th March 2009
Proposed legal aid rates would leave solicitors worse off, survey says
Tuesday 24th March 2009
Law Society unveils new Excellence Awards categories for 2009
Wednesday 18th March 2009
Law Society acts on tax regime which is threatening survival of firms
Tuesday 17th March 2009
Minority Lawyers' Conference 2009 - 'Less Talk, More Action'
Monday 16th March 2009
Law Society of England & Wales puts call out to Spanish-speaking lawyers
Friday 13th March 2009
Law Society Reinforces Its Support For Lawyers In Pakistan
Thursday 12th March 2009
Law Society hosts emergency summit to debate concerns about opening family courts to the media
Wednesday 11th March 2009
Law Society strengthens links with Commonwealth counterparts
Tuesday 10th March 2009
Outstanding law students recognised by the Attorney General
Tuesday 10th March 2009
Deferred entry lawyers urged to add free legal work to their CV's as demand for legal advice grows
Friday 6th March 2009
Law Society and Commissioner announce a range of client care measures
Wednesday 4th March 2009
Minority Lawyers' Conference 2009
Friday 27th February 2009
From Suffragettes to Fiona Shackleton: The rise of women in the solicitors’ profession
Wednesday 25th February 2009
Law Society welcomes OFT review
Wednesday 25th February 2009
The Reappointment of Zahida Manzoor
Wednesday 18th February 2009
Good causes could benefit from law firms’ unclaimed client funds
Monday 16th February 2009
BME forum launches practical seminars in answer to profession's needs
Thursday 12th February 2009
Law Society welcomes commitment to focus on developing e-registration services
Thursday 12th February 2009
Court ruling could harm commercial arbitration in Europe
Tuesday 10th February 2009
Practical advice session on redundancy kicks off Junior Lawyers Division 'survival skills in the downturn' online seminars
Tuesday 10th February 2009
Love with your heart, think with your head, Law Society advises Valentine couples
Monday 9th February 2009
Civil legal aid plans will shrink pool of solicitors providing access to justice, says Law Society
Wednesday 4th February 2009
OLC Board has strong experience says Law Society
Wednesday 4th February 2009
Competitive legal jobs market propels pro-bono experience to top of CVs
Tuesday 3rd February 2009
Property slump could produce an unexpected windfall for flat owners
Tuesday 3rd February 2009
Law Society warns against removal of consent to hearings by 'virtual court'
Tuesday 27th January 2009
Law Society meets banks to help profession survive
Thursday 22nd January 2009
Call goes out for solicitors to shape regulation on a global scale
Wednesday 21st January 2009
Call for Evidence launched
Wednesday 21st January 2009
Law Society takes training programme to Gulf lawyers
Monday 19th January 2009
Law Society’s Practice Advice Service makes it 20 years and counting
Monday 19th January 2009
Junior Lawyers Division offers survival skills during the downturn
Friday 16th January 2009
Parents warned as mortgage drought forces children to ask for thousands to get on property ladder
Thursday 15th January 2009
Economic meltdown is making thousands of wills out of date
Wednesday 14th January 2009
Law Society supports Government initiative to promote social mobility in the profession
Tuesday 13th January 2009
Law Society successfully challenges VAT guidance for legal aid firms
Monday 12th January 2009
Get recovery ready: Invest in strategic relationships with China, says Law Society
Friday 9th January 2009
PASC report highlights advantages of using a solicitor for lobbying services
Tuesday 6th January 2009
'Tis the season to launch divorce proceedings - The Law Society recommends seeking expert legal advice from a specialist family law solicitor
Monday 5th January 2009
