The Law Society (Law Society of England and Wales)

Description

The Law Society is the professional body for solicitors in England and Wales. It represents solicitors and advocates for access to justice and the rule of law, supporting them through trusted resources, training, networks and events. The Society works to influence government and other key decision-makers to protect access to justice and the rule of law, and champions the value solicitors bring to their communities nationally and internationally. Founded in 1825 and granted a Royal Charter in 1845, it is led by its Council, office holders and committees and is run by solicitors, for solicitors. It has more than 200,000 members across England and Wales, with a head office on Chancery Lane in London and an office in Cardiff for Welsh matters.

Currently active

Yes

Offers funding

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Founding year

1825

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Partner Universities

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Additional Partnerships

Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA); Arm; Bindmans; Browne Jacobson; Endava; Cerberus Capital Management; General Medical Council; Gowling WLG; Hickman and Rose; JUSTICE; Kingsley Napley; Leeds City Council; Sackers; Santander; UBS; University of the Arts London; Wedlake Bell; Withers; Zaiwalla & Co.