Organization Overview
The Law Society is the professional body that supports, represents and advocates on behalf of solicitors in England and Wales. The organisation also provides solicitors with resources, training and advice on both legal and ethical issues.
The Law Society is not a regulatory body and is independent from the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA), an independent regulatory body that regulates solicitors within the England and Wales jurisdictions.
Read more at The Law Society website…
Current Status
The Law Society recently established a committee to explore the wider implications of the legal outsourcing trend and provide solicitors with guidance regarding the use of outsourced legal services.
The Law Society is not currently commenting on their approach, but detailed information is expected to be release in the coming months.
Read more on the recent reporting in The Lawyer…
Read more on current ethical positions in England and Wales…
Produced Material
The Law Society has not produced any material directly relating to the practice of legal outsourcing as of yet.
In the News
Activity by the Law Society was recently reported by The Lawyer.
