Law Society

British

noun

(in England or Scotland) the professional body of solicitors, established in 1825 and entrusted with the registration of solicitors (requiring the passing of certain examinations) and the regulation of professional conduct

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On Tuesday members of the Law Society are expected to vote on whether they have confidence in Lavery.

From BBC ● Sep. 7, 2026

Last week the Law Society said it had "undertaken an internal process" but would be making no further comment due to the "confidential nature of that process".

From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026

On Tuesday, Lavery was sacked from his role as a human rights commissioner but he remains in post as chief executive of the Law Society of Northern Ireland.

From BBC ● Aug. 5, 2026

"But honestly that questions whether or not he is the right person to be leading an institution of such importance as the Law Society of Northern Ireland."

From BBC ● Aug. 5, 2026

This was the beginning of a flurry of correspondence between me and the registrar as well as the state attorney, who was representing the Law Society.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

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