The University of Exeter has published its report* on behalf of the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) into the causes of different levels of attainment for ethnic groups in legal professional ...

Join us in celebrating the contribution of LGBTQ+ solicitors in the legal profession and wider society as we embrace this year’s Pride theme: ‘we are everywhere.’ London Pride 2023 Photograph: ...

Your weekly update from our public affairs team on all the latest developments and debates in Parliament and across Whitehall.

The Law Society of England and Wales is proud to announce this year’s shortlist of the Legal Heroes who have made a long lasting and tangible impact on their local communities and society whilst ...

Your weekly update from our public affairs team on all the latest developments and debates in Parliament and across Whitehall.

The Family Procedure Rules have been amended to strengthen attendance at mediator initial assessment meetings (MIAMs) and encourage earlier resolution of private law family children and financial ...

Not only are some factors making providers exit the market, persistent high barriers to entry are disincentivising new providers. This has created legal aid deserts. Our own research from last year ...

As the numbers of people representing themselves in family court rises, we and Support Through Court have lifted the lid on what it’s like for people navigating the court process alone.

The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has today published a consultation on its 2024-2025 business plan and budget, which includes a proposed rise in contributions to the Compensation Fund.

Gary Steel became a solicitor after his training was funded by our Diversity Access Scheme (DAS) in 2016. He describes how he left school at age 14 with no qualifications and eventually became a ...

Urgent action is needed to reduce the Crown Court backlog which is extending misery for victims and defendants ...

The UK government’s inaction and indecision on funding criminal legal aid has delayed any resolution, kicking the issue into the long grass.