We’re the independent professional body for solicitors in England and Wales. We’re run by and for our members. We: are the voice of solicitors

There are a significant number of words, phrases and acronyms that appear when talking about race and ethnicity which often change depending on the context of the conversation. Language is continuously evolving. It's important to understand the meaning behind the terms we use to address people and ...

Law Society Learning gives lawyers and legal practitioners access to a range of legal continuing professional development (CPD) courses.

Your small firms membership gives you access to expert, practical and time-saving resources. Explore guides, practice notes and toolkits on issues that directly impact your business.

Why you need a will. It’s important to make sure that after you die, your assets and possessions (known as your estate) will go to the people and organisations (known as your beneficiaries) you choose, such as family members and charities you want to support.

All candidates will need to complete at least two years' full-time (or equivalent) QWE that’s grounded in legal work and the provision of legal services, developing some or all of the competencies set out in the statement of solicitor competence.. The SRA’s requirements allow a flexible approach to be taken to achieve this.

D. Damages - an award, typically of money, paid to a person or organisation for loss or injury.. Discrimination - being treated unfairly or differently because of factors, such as disability, race, religion or belief, sex or sexuality.. Disbursement - fees that are paid to organisations as required as part of legal services. For example, this could be a payment made by your lawyer to a local ...

Settlors. The settlor decides how the assets in a trust should be used – this is usually set out in a document called the ‘trust deed’. Sometimes the settlor can also benefit from the assets in a trust – this is called a ‘settlor-interested’ trust and has special tax rules.

The SRA Code of Conduct for Solicitors, RELs and RFLs requires solicitors to keep client money and assets safe. Your firm should have systems in place to do this. The accounting systems and records that you should use are described in the SRA Accounts Rules, which came into force from November 2019.. Categories of money

It's not mandatory to use these forms. These forms are only available through third-party suppliers. We've provided links to the suppliers' websites and not directly to the forms, as you may need to create an account with the supplier first.