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:
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WEBMy LS gives you access to the latest news, events, books and resources to help you excel within your practice. Discover what membership means for you. Looking for expert legal advice? We can help. Search the official database of professionals. SEARCH. Find out more about how a solicitor can guide you through the legal process.
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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.
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 ...
Respond to a subject access request (SAR) | The Law Society
WEBHow to respond. Before responding you need to: check the identity of the person making the request. remove any information about someone else (third-party information) from the material. When responding you need to: confirm that you’re processing their personal data. provide them with a copy of it. give details of how the data is collected ...
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 ...
Power of attorney - The Law Society
WEBAn ordinary power of attorney. This is a legal way of giving someone else the power to manage your financial affairs when it is difficult for you to manage them yourself, perhaps because of a physical disability. Usually you appoint someone you trust, such as a close relative, friend, or solicitor as your 'attorney'.
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.
Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) - The Law Society
WEBThe SQE is substantially modelled on the qualified lawyers transfer scheme (QLTS), which was the previous fast track route for foreign lawyers seeking admission as solicitors in England and Wales. Our commercial sponsor QLTS School offers SQE preparation courses, which are based on textbooks, summary notes, practice questions, digital flash ...
Becoming a solicitor - The Law Society
WEBBecoming a solicitor takes a lot of commitment. You must study and train for at least six years full time, and competition for training contracts is high. Try to find out as much as you can about what a career in the law is like by: talking to solicitors, for example at careers fairs. applying for work experience.