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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 ...
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:
How much do solicitors earn? - The Law Society
WEBTrainee solicitors. Your salary will depend on the training contract offered by your employer. There is no fixed amount that your employer must pay you. However, we recommend a minimum of £27,418 in London and £24,320 outside London. Read our recommendations for a minimum salary for trainee solicitors and Solicitors Qualifying Exam candidates.
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, …
Qualifying from abroad to work in England and Wales
WEBSQE requirements for overseas students. If you’re an overseas student, in order to qualify as a solicitor in England and Wales, you’ll need to: hold a degree in any subject or an equivalent qualification (such as an apprenticeship) or work experience. complete two stages of assessment, SQE1 and SQE2. complete two years of qualifying work ...
Trusts - The Law Society
WEBTrusts. A trust is a legal arrangement for managing assets. There are different types of trusts and they are taxed differently. In a trust, assets are held and managed by one person or people (the trustee) to benefit another person or people (the beneficiary). The person providing the assets is called the settlor.
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.
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.
Paying for a solicitor - The Law Society
WEBPaying for a solicitor. Solicitors charge for their time and services. If you’re getting legal advice or representation from a solicitor, you’ll probably need to pay for these services. Costs for legal services will depend on which solicitor you choose. Solicitors are subject to the Solicitors Regulation Authority’s (SRA) Price ...