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2025年1月28日 · Anti-money laundering guidance for the legal sector 28 Mar 2023; Chinese underground banking and funds from China: LSAG advisory notice 08 Mar 2023; Client funds 21 Apr 2020; Conflict of interests in conveyancing 18 Jun 2020; Consequences of not preventing economic crime: firm case studies 22 Apr 2024; Consequences of not preventing economic crime: solicitor case studies 11 Apr 2024

Governance structure. We are a private membership body, with the legal status of a chartered corporation. Originally founded in 1825, we operate under the Royal Charter of 1845 and subsequent supplemental charters, which established Council as our governing body.

2025年1月23日 · Explore further information and guidance on the SQE. Check our guidance on how to manage SQE fails, developed with the City of London Law Society (CLLS).This encourages firms put in place suitable policies for dealing with candidates sitting the SQE assessments, using the guidance as a framework.

We’re calling on the UK government to continue funding level 7 solicitor apprenticeships in England. We’re also campaigning to bring level 7 legal services apprenticeships to Wales. Learn how this could benefit solicitors and the wider legal sector. At …

2025年1月10日 · In an ever-evolving legal landscape, staying inspired and informed is crucial for solicitors at every stage of their career. Drawing on their diverse experiences, we asked three legal professionals to share their insights to support personal development for both newly-qualified and experienced solicitors working in traditional firms and in-house.

6 天之前 · Support for disabled students. Explore our guidance on becoming a solicitor as a disabled student.. This includes details on support available to you at university and for the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE), through to applying for …