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

The Law Society of England and Wales said, in line with the Equality Act 2010, solicitors were legally required to make reasonable adjustments such as communicating in person or by phone rather than in writing to ensure "all clients can access justice".

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"Identification of these victims must be done as soon as possible," outgoing Law Society of Kenya president Faith Odhiambo said.

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

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Paul Gorton, of The Law Society's housing law committee, agreed.

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In a joint statement, Vocal Africa, the Law Society of Kenya and Amnesty International thanked the Kenyan and Ugandan governments, activists, journalists, diplomats and "all active citizens who have tirelessly campaigned for this moment".

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