The Law Society is the independent professional body for solicitors
The Law Society exists to represent, promote and support all solicitors, so they in turn can help their clients.
We also work to ensure that no-one is above the law and to protect everyone's right to have access to justice. We promote England and Wales as the jurisdiction of choice and the vital role legal services play in our economy.
We work internationally to open up markets to our members and to defend human rights while supporting our members with opportunities in the domestic market.
How we work
Solicitors pay their annual practising certificate fee to the Solicitors Regulation Authority. The Law Society receives around 30 per cent of this fee to support, represent and promote the profession.
Our other funding comes from commercial activities.
The Law Society Council governs our work, with Council members elected to represent members from England and Wales, including different demographic groups and parts of the profession.
We harness the knowledge of our Council members and around 300 volunteer board and committee members to deliver the advice, support and services our members want.
And we continually listen and respond to our members, so we can be sure we are meeting their needs.
Our work for members
The Law Society helps our current and future members by:
- providing support, advice and guidance on areas of practice and management, tailored to members' individual needs
- supporting equality, diversity and inclusion within the legal profession, enabling and encouraging the best people to join regardless of their background
- campaigning on legal issues of importance to our members and the public
- acting as the approved regulator for solicitors, ensuring regulation is fair and proportionate while protecting the public.
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