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 ...

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.

The Law Society supports the SRA's reprioritisation of work and emphasis placed on investing in its core functions in the 2025-2026 business plan and budget consultation.

“Funding this essential public service is vital for a fair and just society. “However, all parts of the justice system have been starved of investment for decades. It will take long-term sustained ...

The Law Society of England and Wales is marking International Fair Trial Day* at a conference taking place in Brussels.

New figures show that employment tribunal backlogs continue to grow, resulting in long delays that are denying both employees and businesses access to justice.