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Community Call Out

When trains, planes and automobiles disrupt legal business

An article from SLS Patron Moneypenny

LawCare: Bullying Factsheet

Resources from LawCare

TLS Council Elections

Nominations open till the 7th July 2022

Citizens Advice Pro Bono Lawyers Scheme

A blog post from Citizens Advice

Refugee Awareness Week

20th-26th June 2022

This year we are celebrating 50 years of Pride in the UK.

Damages Claims Live Service - defendant response journey update

An article from The Law Society

Important information: Damages Claims Live Service - defendant response journey update

A message from the Law Society

Community consultation – Surrey and Kingston

Article from South West London Law Centres

ONLINE COURSE RECORDING: Crypto-Assets in Divorce & Separation – A Guide for Family Lawyers

With Victoria Clarke

Consultation on Independent Review of Criminal Legal Aid (CLAIR).

New SRA Consultation - Business Plan and Budget 2022-2023

NEW GUIDE TACKLES LACK OF EMPATHY IN LAW FIRMS

Article from Moneypenny

WEBINAR RECORDING: Burn Brighter than Your Imposter Syndrome

Issues with MyHMCTS Portal

A Message from The Law Society

Eid Mubarak

Take part in the Law Society's PC fee consultation to shape the Law Society's direction

LAW FIRM MARKETING CLUB: Webinar Recording & Survey Results

SLS Members in the News

WEBINAR RECORDING: Fire Safety and Cladding Issues for Residential Conveyancers

With Ian Quayle

Missing Will Enquiry

LawCare: Anxiety Factsheet

Resources from LawCare

90% of Conveyancers say Technology Automation will Improve Risk Management

News from SLS Patron, Landmark Information Group

Legal Career Alternatives: Looking for a role that’s not a traditional law firm fee-earner?

News from SLS Patron, Chadwick Nott

Probate Service Update

An update from The Law Society

SRA announces 12-month extension to the SIF

A news release from the SRA

DIVERSITY ACCESS SCHEME - Deadline for Applications

The Law Society Consultaiton

10 things to support each other in the workplace

Top tips from LawCare

Update from HMCTS re: Damages Claims

Help shape the Law Society’s climate change work (small and medium sized firms)

WEBINAR RECORDING: No Fault Divorce - Everything You Need to Know

With Martin Davis and Rachanda Shafei, 33 Bedford

SLS Bite-Size Series: Cybersecurity risks from the conflict in Ukraine

Digestible content for SLS Members

TOWER STREET FINANCE: Introducing our Newest Patron

Notification from HMCTS regarding issues with the Online Divorce Service.

WEBINAR RECORDING: Contested Wills & Estates – An Update for 2022

With Christopher McCauley, Guildford Chambers

WILL ENQUIRY: Heath, Giles & Co of Wallington

Probate Service Update – January 2022

From the Law Society

The Closure of the SIF: Information from the Sole Practitioners Group

LAW SOCIETY RESPONSE: to the SRA Consultation on PSYROC & the SIF

SURREY LAW SOCIETY RESPONSE: to the SRA Consultation on PSYROC and the SIF

An Update from the Law Society’s Head of Justice, Richard Miller

WEBINAR RECORDING: How to Leave the Office On Time Every Night - Tips on Achieving the Right Work Life Balance in 2022

SRA CONSULTATION ON THE SIF: Howden's Response

Information from SLS Patron, Howden.

SRA CONSULTATION ON THE SIF: Surrey Law Society's Draft Response

Member feedback requested

WEBINAR RECORDING: The Family Solutions Initiative - Reframing Support for Families following Parental Separation

WEBINAR RECORDING: CQS - The New Assessment Regime & Latest Guidelines

At risk for upholding the law: Day of the endangered lawyer

A press release from the Law Society

MISSING WILL ENQUIRY: Michael John Filmer

SRA Webinar and Q&A on Post Six-Year Insurance Cover and the Solicitors Indemnity Fund

A Free Webinar by the SRA

Proposal for housing legal advice a step in the right direction

News from The Law Society

SIF CONSULATION: Consumers could be left high and dry by solicitors’ regulator

WEBINAR RECORDING: Successful Leadership & Delegation Skills for Lawyers

Part of the Supporting Surrey Programme

MISSING WILL: Michael Ralph Cooper

SLS Bite-Size Series: How to improve productivity with appointment booking apps

Digestible Content for SLS Members

FREE WEBINAR: Here to stay - why law firms should embrace online reviews

Open to SLS Members

Courts and Tribunals: COVID-19 Guidance

Chair of Trustees, Surrey Family & Mediation Services

SLS Consultation Response: Aligning the fees for grants of probate to cost recovery

Black History Month

An update from Surrey Law Society President, Mumtaz Hussain

Mental Health First Aider Training

Monday 18th & Tuesday 19th October 2021

Will Search Enquiry: Woking

HMCTS Public User Event: Reforming Court & Tribunal Services Together.

9 & 10 November 2021

Volunteer Opportunity: Independent Monitoring Board – HMP Downview

SLS Bite-Size Series with Pro Drive: How to Write a Cyber Incident Response Plan

Digestible Content for SLS Members

SLS Legal Awards 2021 - WINNERS ANNOUNCED

An update on the Solicitors Indemnity Fund

Mayor of Kingston's Half Marathon Walk

HMRC Consultation on Trading Profits: Feedback Required

SLS Bite-Size Series with Pro Drive: How to improve your cybersecurity when remote working

Digestible Content for SLS Members

Nominations for the 2021/22 round of Queen’s Counsel honoris causa (honorary silk) awards

A message from the President of The Law Society

Relief as EU approves UK data adequacy decisions – for now

News from The Law Society

Rape Review welcomed – but with warning about new cash

News from the Law Society

SQE - how qualifying as a solicitor is changing

Update on the Economic Crime and AML Landscape

SRA agrees to Law Society's request for SIF extension

Money laundering: lawyers may be prosecuted for failure to disclose even where no crime

An article from the Solicitors Journal

SLS Bite-Size: How a bad password can ruin your day

Digestible Content for SLS Members

Probate Service Feedback

SRA Webinar: SQE - how qualifying as a solicitor is changing

Retired solicitors band together amid SIF closure ruin fears

An Article from The Law Society Gazette, 3 May 2021

France paves the way for UK lawyers to continue practising in Paris post-Brexit

Criminal Legal Aid Review

LAW SOCIETY: Practical Framework for Returning to the Office

Survey provides insight into early impact of pandemic on medium-size law firms

Mental Health Act reform must ensure liberty, autonomy and the rule of law are respected

The Legal Aid Census

SIF closure: Solicitors should prepare to protect themselves against future claims

Self-Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS)

Important Information on the Closure of the Solicitors Indemnity Fund

Law Society Group 2020 gender pay gap report

Contributions requested to research project on Language of DIY Justice

Legal oversight regulator looks to diversity, inclusion and transparency

Boyce becomes first Law Society president of colour

Latest position on a number of financial measures to assist with Covid-19

Solicitors’ leaders in fresh warning over court safety

Will Search Enquiry - Woking

LAW SOCIETY: Vacancies for Committee Appointments

Rise in recommended trainee minimum salary

Swift stamp duty action needed to prevent dream home moves collapsing

To Search or Not to Search, That is the Question

Time to drag marriage laws into the 21st century

Urgent cash injection needed to halt demise of criminal legal aid firms

Will Search Enquiry

Legal oversight regulator must focus on sector recovery and access to justice

New ID card gives solicitors fast-track court access

A news release from the Law Society

Solicitors must review their anti-money laundering policies as new guidance launches

Race for Justice in 2021

A message from LLST

Events organised by Family Mediation Week

www.familymediationweek.org.uk - see website for links

LAST CHANCE TO VOTE in Law Society Membership Ballot

Cybersecurity when working from home

Estate of the late Olive Eveline Naldrett

Celebrate Christmas with LawWorks and Advocate

Practising certificate ruling by Irish Law Society disappointment for English and Welsh solicitors

New Law Society Website Live

Shared Lives Plus: Free Will Writing Services Request

Professional Court User (PCU) WiFi Update

Solicitors urged to check their Law Society contact details are up to date to vote on proposals to reform Council

Green light for new Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE)

News Release from the SRA

Lawyers Against Poverty Launch Event

Social Justice Lawyering in Times of Crisis

Have you been unable to renew your professional indemnity insurance?

Information from the SRA

Remand Hearings - Your Views

HMCTS Update

National Restrictions and Grant of Probate Applications

Pro-Bono Week

Measures To Assist Businesses With COVID-19

John Perry - Funeral Arrangements

The 2020 Great Legal Quiz - have fun supporting access to justice

HMCTS / MOJ Common Platform- Local Implementation Meetings

Practising certificate renewals extended

Queen’s Counsel Appointment - Selection Panel Solicitor Member

The Law Society’s Annual Statistics Report 2019

Solicitors get to vote on proposals to reform TLS council

John Perry - Sad Tidings

CSG Brexit Roundtable in collaboration with The Law Society

Open to SLS Members

Art Supporting Access to Justice

LawCare – Life in the Law 2020 Study

CORONAVIRUS: Measures to Assist Businesses with COVID-19

SLS Corporate Member Moore Barlow launches ‘The Surrey Initiative’ seeking family law reform for out-of-court options

Surrey JLD Committee Positions Available

Eviction notice period extended to six months

Renewing your firm’s professional indemnity insurance

CORONAVIRUS: Additional Grants & Self-Employment Income Support Scheme

Professional Indemnity Insurance - October renewals

A message from The Law Society about your PI Insurance renewals

CORONAVIRUS: Update on the CJRS

London Legal Walk Goes Virtual

Estate Enquiry - David George Smith

CORONAVIRUS: Job Retention Bonus

CORONAVIRUS: Eat Out to Help Out Scheme - Registration Open

CORONAVIRUS: Update on Support (August 2020)

Estate Enquiry

LAW SOCIETY: Round Tables

WEBINAR RECORDING: Getting Digital in a Virtual World

CORONAVIRUS: Update on Support

Chancellor's Summer Update - Mini Budget

CORONAVIRUS: Employee Expenses

CORONAVIRUS: Update on the HMRC Measures Available to Deal with COVID-19 Disruptions

WEBINAR RECORDING: End of Lockdown - Preparing for Recovery

SOLICITORS INDEMNITY FUND CLOSURE POSTPONED BY ONE YEAR

CORONAVIRUS: CJRS and SSP Update

CORONAVIRUS: Self-Employed Income Support Scheme (SEISS)

Guidance on how to consider the best work systems for your organisation

LAWYERS AGAINST POVERTY: Lawyers, Land Transactions and Human Rights Webinar

Tuesday 16th June, 7:00pm - 8:15pm, via Zoom

CORONAVIRUS: Covid 19 Criminal Defence Complaint Form

CORONAVIRUS: Insolvency Rules and Governance Changes - UPDATE

CORONAVIRUS: Updates on the Furlough Scheme and Statutory Sick Pay

CORONAVIRUS: Business Support for Small Firms

CORONAVIRUS - Future Fund Loans - UPDATE

WEBINAR NOTES AND SLIDES: 15 Good Habits for Residential Conveyancers and Land Registration

Part of the SLS Focus on Conveyancing Series

CORONAVIRUS: An Update on the CJRS and Insolvency

CORONAVIRUS: An Update on Home Working Expenses and CJRS

CORONAVIRUS: Business Interruption Insurance & Insolvency Rules

CORONAVIRUS: HMRC guidance on the tax treatment of expenses

WEBINAR RECORDING: Buying and selling residential property at auction

Part of the SLS Focus on Conveyancing Series

CORONVIRUS: HMLR changes to property transactions during coronavirus (COVID-19)

CORONAVIRUS: Pension Schemes - Small Self-Administered Schemes (SSAS) and Self-Invested Personal Pensions (SIPP) - NEW

CORONAVIRUS: Bounce Back Loan Update

CORONAVIRUS: Tax relief on purchases wholly, exclusively and necessarily used in role as employee

WEBINAR RECORDING: Issues facing the Conveyancing Sector

Part of the SLS Focus on Conveyancing Series

CORONAVIRUS WEBINAR RECORDING: Why working from home is a cyber security nightmare

CORONAVIRUS: Pro Bono Guidance

CORONAVIRUS: VAT Deferral Update

CORONAVIRUS: Cyber Security & Fraud Prevention

CORONAVIRUS - Support from LawCare

CORONAVIRUS - Government Support Initiatives

CORONAVIRUS WEBINAR RECORDING: Managing Your Firm's Cash Flow

London Legal Support Trust Initiatives

CORONAVIRUS: COVID-19 Personal Hardship Fund for Solicitors

CORONAVIRUS: Support for the Self-Employed

by TLS Council Member, Alastair Logan OBE

CORONAVIRUS: Listing Cases in Magistrates' Courts

CORNAVIRUS: Which Courts are Open in Your Area?

CORONAVIRUS & BUSINESS CONTINUITY: An Update from the President

CORONAVIRUS: An Update from the President

CORONAVIRUS: Further Guidance from the President

TLS Coronavirus (COVID-19): Guidance to Conveyancers advising clients on house moves

CORONAVIRUS: Information from your Law Society Council Member

CORONAVIRUS: A Message of Support from your President

POSTPONED - Legal Brain of Surrey Quiz

Closure of the Solicitors Indemnity Fund

Limited edition artwork signed by the Lord Chief Justice supporting free legal advice centres

Lost Will Search - Richmond

SLS Training & Events Programme 2020

Updated Commercial Property Forms for Conveyancers

The third edition of the Standard Commercial Property Conditions has been published, updating the widely-used forms to incorporate changes in law and practice in commercial conveyancing.