Getting free legal advice - The Law Society
WEBLawWorks is a charity which connects lawyers with people who cannot get legal aid. It can provide free advice on issues such as: debt. welfare rights. housing matters. employment law. consumer disputes. You’ll need to make an appointment to see a lawyer at one of LawWorks’ legal advice clinics. Search for a LawWorks legal advice clinic near ...
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SRA Standards and Regulations | The Law Society
WEBThe SRA's professional ethics helpline for solicitors offers advice on the SRA Standards and Regulations to solicitors, trainees and solicitor apprentices. You can choose to remain anonymous. Call 0370 6062577 from 10am to 1pm and 2pm to 4pm, Monday to Friday. Chat with the team online between 9am and 10am, …
The rule of law: what does it really mean? | The Law Society
WEBIn a keynote speech at Gray’s Inn on 15 February 2022, I. Stephanie Boyce, president of the Law Society, set out her view of what the rule of law means. The rule of law is at the heart of what it means to be a lawyer. Stephanie’s speech addressed different understandings of the rule of law, and the perception that it can clash with how ...
Find a solicitor - The Law Society
WEBFind a solicitor in England and Wales using our free website. When you search, you can filter by: your legal issue, for example employment. a postcode, town or country. the name of a solicitor. the name of a firm. The results will show a list of solicitors. You can make a further search for solicitors who speak your language and who provide:
Ethics | The Law Society
WEBProfessional ethics is based on the principles of serving the interests of consumers of legal services, acting in the interests of justice, and acting with integrity and honesty. Stay up to date with your ethical obligations with the trusted resources available through your Law Society membership.
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WEBThe Law Society's Hall. 113 Chancery Lane. London WC2A 1PL. Travel and access information. Tel: +44 (0) 20 7242 1222. Fax: +44 (0) 20 7831 0344. DX: 56 London/Chancery Lane.
Qualifying work experience (QWE) - The Law Society
WEBQualifying work experience (QWE) A new route to qualifying as a solicitor, the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE), was introduced on 1 September 2021. Under the SQE, candidates will need to complete at least two years full-time (or equivalent) qualifying work experience (QWE). We've put together some guidance on QWE and its requirements.
Stamp duty land tax - The Law Society
WEBSep 23, 2022 · Stamp duty land tax (SDLT) is a tax payable by the purchaser on land transactions in England and Northern Ireland. As a solicitor, it may be that you: advise on SDLT. file SDLT returns. pay the tax on your clients’ behalf and within the applicable time limits. This page provides a summary of key points only – see our legal notice.
Complain about a solicitor - The Law Society
WEBFirstly, you should complain to your solicitor. All solicitors have a process for handling complaints. When you make a complaint, you should: complain as soon as possible. be clear on what the issue is and how you would like it to be resolved. give them up to eight weeks to resolve your complaint. Download a formal complaint letter template ...
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