Joe Kelly qualified as a solicitor at 62 years old. Discover how he switched from construction to law while working full time and raising a family, how he felt when people told him his legal ambitions ...

The Law Society of England and Wales has published its recommendations from the 21st Century Justice project that offer a powerful vision for change to help narrow the justice gap.

We are urging peers to make changes to the Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill so it focuses on punishing people smugglers, not modern slavery victims.

Your weekly update on all the latest developments and debates in Parliament and across Whitehall. This week: lord chancellor ...

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 ...

The government has committed to opening new markets and tackling overseas barriers. This is good news for firms and organisations looking to grow their business overseas. This includes support to ...

As the Law Society marks its 200th year, this is a valuable opportunity to explore how we can protect the future of our justice system. The event will be a wide-ranging and informed discussion about ...

This year, the Law Society of England and Wales marks its 200th anniversary with a tour that has spanned more than 20 cities.

Reflections on a genuine case where a solicitor breached client confidentiality to avoid a wasted costs order.

Climate change policy adviser, Alasdair Cameron, shares more information on how the practice note was developed with our members. Senior professional support lawyer Warren Gordon explains the ...

Act 2025's impetus to modernise data use but remain concerned over data protection, legal safeguards and data adequacy.

Climate change affects your clients, your practice and your professional duties as a solicitor. Use our guidance and resources to understand the wide-ranging effects of climate change, as well as its ...