Apprenticeships are an established route into the profession for aspiring solicitors in England. Learn more about what’s involved, the benefits for your organisation, and how to get started.

“Setting up an intermediate court will waste money, time and energy and will not tackle the problem of supply and demand.

Your weekly update from the Law Society’s public affairs team on all the latest developments and debates in parliament and across Whitehall. This week: debate on our amendment to Mental Health Bill, ...

The Law Society of England and Wales has launched the Diversity Access Scheme (DAS) for 2025, inviting talented aspiring solicitors to apply for this year’s cohort.

“Repealing the Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Act 2024, which was one of the most damaging pieces of legislation ...

As the Law Society of England and Wales marks two centuries since its inception in 1825, new research reveals public views on ...

Employment lawyer Tina Attenborough and her daughter Laura Matthews, a trainee solicitor at Geldards, are both presidents in ...

The Legal Services Board (LSB) consulted on its draft business plan and budget 2025/26. Read our response to the consultation. The Legal Services Board is the oversight regulator for legal services in ...

Established in 1825 and later becoming the professional body for solicitors, our history mirrors the social and economic changes of the last 200 years. Discover the stories of solicitors, past and ...

While the Renters’ Rights Bill is ambitious in its reform of the rental market, it is missing key elements that could render the bill ineffective.

“It's important to foster a psychologically safe environment. People have to feel safe. Then they won't hide aspects of themselves because they fear how others will react.” ...

If you have complained to your solicitor about poor service and you are not satisfied with their response, you can contact the Legal Ombudsman. The Legal Ombudsman deals with poor service, such as: ...