Law Society

British  

noun

1. (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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Example Sentences

Both agreements bypassed the necessary parliamentary approvals, said Charles Kanjama, president of the Law Society of Kenya, which was part of lawsuits against both deals.

From Barron's • Jun. 24, 2026

Ugandan authorities did not give a reason for blocking Karua, although Kenya's Law Society President Charles Kanjama, who had travelled with her, was allowed in.

From BBC • Jun. 22, 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 welcomed the judgement but Rape Crisis Scotland described the ruling as "a real step backwards".

From BBC • Nov. 17, 2025

And in a rare instance the Law Society was ordered to pay its own costs.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela