We welcome the UK government’s new Trade Strategy, recognising its strong focus on the legal sector as a key driver of growth and job creation.

New figures* published today by the Ministry of Justice show a record Crown Court backlog of more than 76,957 cases. There are also 310,304 outstanding cases in the magistrates’ court. The Law Society ...

We urge the UK government to further invest in civil legal aid to avoid people having to represent themselves in court, particularly in cases of domestic abuse.

Jivaan Bennett shares how to build your profile by following your passions and becoming known for your expertise.

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 ...

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

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.

The industrial strategy announcement is very positive for legal services. The strategy recognises the value of our sector and looks to address barriers to growth. Regional hubs in cities including ...

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.

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

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

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