A cyberattack on the Legal Aid Agency’s online digital services has resulted in a major data breach and triggered contingency measures for legal aid providers.

Dana Denis-Smith OBE has been elected as the new deputy vice president of the Law Society. Dana Denis-Smith will become our next deputy vice president.

We welcome the government’s decision to partially fund level 7 apprenticeships for young people aged 16 to 21, but more work is needed.

The Law Society has called on the Legal Aid Agency to get a grip on the situation after a significant data breach.

We welcome the Legal Services Board's strong action to address the Solicitors Regulation Authority’s failings following the collapse of Axiom Ince.

Our vice president, Mark Evans believes that “being a solicitor is the best thing that ever happened” to him. From growing up in North Wales, to working in private practice, to academia he shares his ...

The Law Society is the independent professional body for solicitors. Our vision is to promote, protect and support solicitors, the rule of law and justice in England and Wales. Maximise your ...

Solicitors must follow the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) Code of Conduct. It’s a set of rules to make sure solicitors treat you fairly and professionally. You can complain if you are not ...

Lord Chancellor's Training Scheme, which brought young Chinese lawyers to the UK to gain experience in law firms and barristers' chambers.

Your weekly update on the latest developments and debates in Parliament and across Whitehall. This week: prison capacity measures, statutory timelines for asylum appeals and a landmark treaty for the ...

Professional ethics has evolved into an increasingly complex and, at times, contested landscape. As your professional body, we have a role in supporting members to navigate this changing landscape. We ...

The Sentencing Review is correct to focus on alternatives to the use of custody, particularly given the chronic shortage of prison spaces.