All Law Society activity articles – Page 8
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News'Time is running out': civil legal aid provider numbers plummet
Law Society says lack of access has implications for people's living situation, health and children's education.
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OpinionNew SRA fining powers will weaken regulation, not strengthen it
Plans for a ‘one size fits all’ fining framework are not fit for purpose.
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News'Scale back or withdraw': new threat over criminal legal aid work
Chancery Lane loses patience waiting for government response on criminal legal aid fees and will be issuing guidance to members shortly.
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NewsBlack History Month: Law Society issues guidance to students
Guidance acknowledges that competitive job market can feel even more overwhelming for minority ethnic students.
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NewsMemory lane
A Law Society power shake-up, how to advertise and the Motor Car Act 1903: a stroll down Gazette memory lane.
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FeatureImproved Practising Certificate Renewal Portal: now live
(Sponsored content.) Craig Reid, Sales Director at Shire Professional Funding, on enhancements made to the payment portal for Practising Certificate fees.
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OpinionWhen the Rule of Law and democracy clash, which prevails?
Both democracy and the rule of law are vulnerable if the balance between the two is shaken.
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NewsOpening of the Legal Year: Lawyers ‘critical’ to fair elections
Legal profession 'plays a vital role in safeguarding the cornerstone of democracy', hears event attended by 65 bars and law societies.
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NewsSRA plans will force firms into financial ruin, warns Law Society
Society says new fining powers do not have proper safeguards and monitoring.
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NewsCivil legal aid: raise fees by 20% to 'stabilise vital public service'
Deputy managing partner says his firm would be able to take on a greater volume of legal aid cases.
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NewsSuper-regulator approves PC fee freeze
Law Society's share of the annual levy to rise 1 percentage point, Chancery Lane reveals.
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NewsHousing legal aid reforms could save NHS £15m a year
Independent analysis commissioned by Chancery Lane highlights wider benefits of civil legal aid investment.
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NewsGallery: Meeting the Legal Heroes
Solicitors who have made a long-lasting difference to the lives of others are celebrated at the Law Society.
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NewsSociety seeks conveyancers' views for climate risk practice note
Chancery Lane says members want to know how climate risk affects their practice and how best to advise clients.
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NewsPositive points for juniors
Law Society deputy vice president Mark Evan’s fireside chat was a highlight at the Junior Solicitors Network summit last week.
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NewsIBA Mexico: Government promotes SQE globally
New phase of the GREAT Legal Services campaign focuses on Latin American markets.
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NewsIn depth: An uncertain outlook for devolved justice in Wales
As the Law Society unveils a landmark report on the outlook for justice in Wales, progress on devolution remains highly uncertain despite a change of government at Westminster.
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NewsJustice in Wales: Law Society warns against ‘sudden devolutionary spasm’
Part or full devolution of justice offers ‘significant opportunities’ - but new discussion paper opposes creation of a separate jurisdiction.
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FeatureLaw Society spotlight: How to get on to Council
Three incoming Council members representing junior lawyers share tips for writing strong election statements.