We submitted a response to a Law Commission issues paper on criminal appeals, a pre-consultation, evidence gathering exercise in advance of a full consultation.

The Law Society of England and Wales backs the Law Commission’s review on reforming the laws around wills, which has not been fully amended since the Wills Act of 1837.

Ahead of the UK-EU Summit on 19 May, the Law Society of England and Wales has put forward proposals* to allow lawyers to be able to work and learn in the EU. It is a significant moment for high-level ...

Amended regulations from the Bar Council of India that will permit foreign lawyers and law firms to practice in India on a reciprocal basis are a significant development.

Aqsa Ullah on common misconceptions about apprenticeships, how the pathway offers great opportunities for career progression – and why persistence was key to her application process.

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

The Thompson Reuters Foundation’s TrustLaw Index of Pro Bono maps the scale and trends of pro bono work around the world. Discover how England and Wales ranked in 2024 and how pro bono is growing.

“Working in-house creates a unique dynamic because your colleagues are also your clients,” says solicitor Charlotte Bradbeer. She talks to us about the complexities of providing counsel in the public ...

As part of its professional ethics programme, the Law Society of England and Wales has launched the first iteration of its ethical practice framework for in-house solicitors.

The Law Society of England and Wales welcomes the UK’s signing of the Convention for the Protection of the Profession of Lawyer*, the first binding international treaty focusing on the safety of ...

A climate change and property practice note has been launched by the Law Society of England and Wales today (12 May) to help support property solicitors. The new practice note will complement the Law ...

Help refine our ethical practice framework for in-house solicitors: a suite of tools and resources to support you to balance your professional ethical obligations and your employers’ expectations.