⚖️ A High Court judgment said the legal aid system is “slowly coming apart at the seams.”

The Times and The Sunday Times (£) cites our case against the govt concerning #CriminalLegalAid fees.

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⚖️ “If the govt is serious about tackling the backlogs, it must provide the funding needed to ensure there are enough solicitors to represent people.”

President Nick Emmerson tells the Law Society Gazette, as it covers delays in the Magistrates’ Courts.

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“With two in three people experiencing at least one legal issue, it is evident that the legal system continues to play a vital role in everyday life.”

Our president Nick Emmerson tells @Tconveyancer, as we publish our Legal Needs Survey 2023.

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We encourage candidates affected by the error to turn to our Junior Solicitors Network, LawCare & our pastoral helpline for support, as Law Society Gazette covers the SQE1 marking error.

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'Out of those who received professional help, almost nine in ten were satisfied with their legal adviser.'

President Nick Emmerson tells Today's Wills & Probate about the support solicitors provide to the public, as we publish findings from our Legal Needs Survey.

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Did you know our Practice Advice Service (PAS) is available for all members to use? 👀

Our PAS offers free and confidential support on legal practice and procedures. Georgia and the other experienced solicitors on the PAS team can answer your questions and make suggestions to

🏘️ “Without investment for housing #LegalAid and the courts, the bill will not achieve its aims.”

We speak to PropertyIndustryEye about the Renters Reform Bill, as the bill returns to the House of Commons next week.

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“The research presents an opportunity to raise awareness of how people with legal needs can seek professional help.”

Law Society president Nick Emmerson speaks to Today's Family Lawyer about recent findings from our Legal Needs Survey 2023.

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‼️ Reminder ‼️

Submission deadline for the Pro Bono Recognition List is Friday 24th May 2024!

More information can be found below 🔽

⚖️ “The physical condition of the court estate is having an impact on the work of the courts across England and Wales.”

We tell Prospect, as it covers the state of the County Courts in England & Wales.

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“With two in three people experiencing at least one legal issue, it is evident that the legal system continues to play a vital role in everyday life.”

President Nick Emmerson tells Law Society Gazette, as we publish our Legal Needs Survey.

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“When public services are being withdrawn, limited or rationed, the possibility [the authority] will clash with an individual or interest group increases.”

David McNeill, our director of public affairs, speaks to The Telegraph (£) about judicial reviews.

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⚖️ Two-thirds of people across England and Wales experienced a legal issue within the last four years.

We tell Legal Futures, as we publish findings from our Legal Needs Survey 2023 report in collaboration with Legal Services Board.

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