When Barbara Howard qualified in Ohio in 1979, she never imagined the rule of law in the United States could come under threat. As president of the American Bar Association, she discusses defending ...

We’ll provide increased grant funding to LawCare and LawWorks to help deliver our commitment to supporting solicitors' wellbeing and access to justice ...

Meet the six solicitors recognised as our 2026 Legal Heroes and learn more about the inspiring work behind their achievement.

Explore how specialist school fees planning can help family solicitors assess future costs and negotiate sustainable ...

We have long recognised the need for a weddings framework in England and Wales that is simpler, more accessible and capable of reflecting the diversity of modern society, while maintaining legal ...

The autumn budget 2026 is expected to reveal further tax reforms that will impact your clients. Join us for updates that will help you expertly advise your clients on retirement planning, inheritance ...

The new International Data Insights report published by the Law Society of England and Wales reveals the global strength of English law and London’s leading position as an international legal centre.

It’s the most wonderful time of the year – to celebrate becoming a solicitor! Commemorate your hard work and see out 2026 at an admissions ceremony. Our admissions ceremonies are open to all ...

For decades, criminal justice policy has been shaped by responding to crisis rather than long-term ambition – but it doesn’t have to be this way. We’re asking the government to set out a long-term ...

We support protecting consumers and improving transparency where litigation funding is used. However, regulation should remain evidence-based, proportionate and targeted to identified risks.

We've raised our concerns with the SRA about its plan to separate COLP and COFA roles from individuals with unilateral decision-making power.

Dana Denis-Smith OBE is the deputy vice president of the Law Society of England and Wales and a Council member for Women Solicitors. Dana is the CEO of Obelisk Support and the founder of the First 100 ...