This course is suitable for solicitors, barristers, and trainees with an interest in in-house practice, and those employed in an in-house position in the public or private sector who wish to develop ...

The updated ADR Guide supports the Law Society’s policy to promote the greater use and acceptance of mediation as an alternative to the more protracted and costly court-based litigation. The ADR ...

Article 5 of the Act prohibits certain types of AI systems. These are AI systems that pose an unacceptable level of risk to the health, safety and fundamental rights of individuals. This ban is a ...

Much of the profession will already be aware that there will be new obligations on solicitors regarding legal costs when sections 149 to 161 of the Legal Services Regulation Act 2015 are commenced.

As part of a statutory review of the effectiveness of the Decision Support Service (DSS) the legal profession has been invited to participate in a survey with a deadline of 6pm on Friday 14 February .

Move more and sit less with these top tips for those working from home. More than half of those working from home as a result of the COVID-19 restrictions estimate that they are sitting down for an ...

Practitioners may have received a phishing email purporting to be from a John Melson enquiring if the practice would be able ...

Latent Defects Insurance (LDI) is being offered by some developers in the purchase of new apartments, in place of HomeBond or other protection against building defects. It is not the role of the ...

In response to feedback from the profession, the Law Society has launched a free regulation helpline. Regulation Answers provides a range of guidance and information resources on all areas of ...

The Law Society is here to support solicitors affected by Storm Éowyn. If you have any queries, please contact [email protected] .