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OpinionDiversity Access Scheme: Unique scholarship marks 20 years
To date, the scheme has supported nearly 300 talented trainees from less advantaged backgrounds to pursue their career ambitions.
OpinionReframing justice – talking differently
A progress report on the Law Society's partnership with FrameWorks UK, as the programme reaches the halfway mark.
OpinionReframing Justice – changing the story we tell
Law Society programme will identify narratives that can build public support for a well-resourced, well-respected, and independent justice system.
OpinionA year of equality, diversity and inclusion
Outgoing Law Society president Lubna Shuja reflects on her presidential term.
OpinionFixed recoverable costs: Questions must be answered
Law Society urges members to thoroughly review fee agreements with clients and ensure that consequences of regime are being considered.
OpinionChanging Ethical Landscapes
This week we publicly launched our professional ethics programme – Changing Ethical Landscapes web hub.
OpinionSRA's increased fining powers have real-world effect
Law Society remains concerned about the Solicitors Regulation Authority acting as investigator, prosecutor and judge.
OpinionLegal aid expansion threatened by an antiquated IT system
Legal Aid Agency's digital system is a barrier to many proposals for legal aid reform. The government must invest in it now.
OpinionSocial Mobility Awareness Day: Profession asked to #SpeakMore
Launched in 2022, today’s Social Mobility Awareness Day exists to promote wider conversations around the issue and to encourage action that brings about positive change.
Opinion#LegalPride2023: 10 years since same-sex marriage became law
As the profession marks the start of Pride, we know the experience of LGBTQ+ solicitors could be improved.
OpinionInternational dispute resolution - London cannot be complacent
The government must invest to ensure the capital's commercial courts retain their edge over the competition.
OpinionMental Health Awareness Week: Profession needs a culture change
The legal sector now offers greater flexibility and new ways of working. But there has also been a blurring of boundaries between life and work, and increased anxiety.
OpinionA decade of cuts to legal aid – a valiant sector struggling for survival
The Law Society calls on the government to invest in legal aid services now, to ensure support is there for those who need it in these turbulent times.
FeatureFuture of professional ethics
Recent world events and societal developments have led to changes in the way professional ethics are viewed.
OpinionLaw Society agenda encompasses LPA and Mental Health Act reform
Reform is central to supporting people detained under mental health legislation to access justice, and can reduce risk of vulnerable people being exploited during Lasting Powers of Attorney process.
OpinionInternational Women's Day: Profession looks to do more and do it better
Law Society president Lubna Shuja encourages all firms, whatever their size, to sign up to the Women in Law Pledge.
OpinionMentors and mentees wanted: Judicial Reverse Mentoring Scheme
Scheme matches legal professionals from under-represented groups to mentor a judge (who will be their mentee).
OpinionLGBTQ+ History Month: a time to look to the past to inform our future
It is important to gain more insight into our profession and get a greater understanding of the experiences of LGBTQ+ lawyers.
OpinionWe are in the foothills of true judicial diversity
Progress in improving the diversity of judges in England and Wales has been far too slow, and in some cases, has stalled.