We will respond to the upcoming government consultation on fees and set out the proposals, our view and what it means for solicitors. 2024 – rate increases give hope for the future In December 2024, ...

The Law Society has warned that additional criminal legal aid funding must not be a one-off if there is to be a viable future for this vital public service.

Your weekly update from the Law Society’s public affairs team on all the latest developments and debates in parliament and ...

In May 2025, the Legal Aid Agency (LAA) confirmed it had been the target of a cyber-attack that resulted in a major data breach. The incident forced the LAA to take its digital services offline and ...

Congratulations on booking your Law Society Admission Ceremony place!

The convention is the first international binding treaty protecting rights of lawyers. The convention was adopted by the Council of Europe on 12 March 2025 and the UK signed in its first week. It will ...

Our admissions ceremonies are open to all solicitors admitted to the roll in England and Wales. There is no time limit to attend. Book your ceremony once you are admitted and celebrate your success ...