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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The Uganda Law Society has condemned the deportations, saying the individuals had effectively been dumped in the country "through an undignified, harrowing and dehumanising process".

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

The Law Society of Scotland would have preferred the unanimity or near-unanimity required by the jury system in England and Wales.

From BBC • Dec. 31, 2025

The Law Society of Scotland said it supported the creation of a victims commissioner and the granting of automatic lifelong anonymity for victims of sexual offences.

From BBC • Sep. 17, 2025

An instructional press conference meant to explain the New Zealand legal system to out-of-towners began with a member of the Auckland Law Society asking if anyone in the audience didn’t speak English.

From Slate • Jul. 22, 2025

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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