Law Society Council Elections 2026 – Vacancies Now Open
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The Law Society of England and Wales has opened its Council elections, with nominations now invited across a wide range of geographic, characteristic and work practice constituencies.
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This is an excellent opportunity for members of Surrey Law Society, whether at committee level or across the wider membership, to get involved at the heart of their professional body and play a role in shaping its future direction.
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The Law Society Council represents solicitors across England and Wales and helps to guide policy, strategy and engagement across the profession. Standing for election offers a valuable opportunity to contribute your voice, represent your peers and influence key issues affecting the legal sector.
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Full details, including eligibility criteria for each constituency, the nomination process and what to expect if elected, can be found in the Law Society’s guidance pack for candidates.
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Key information

Nomination deadline: 12.00pm on Wednesday 6 May
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You can find further information and access the nomination form via the Law Society website.
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Voting information

Voting will take place electronically, with eligible solicitors receiving a ballot by email.
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To ensure members are able to vote in all relevant constituencies, it is important that they update their details on MyLS, including work practice area, organisation type and personal characteristics.
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Deadline to update details: Sunday 31 May
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Vacancies

Geographic
Kent
Norfolk
North East
North West London
Oxfordshire, Berkshire and Buckinghamshire
Plymouth and Cornwall
South London
South Wales
Wolverhampton and Staffordshire
Yorkshire and Humberside
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Characteristic
Disabled Solicitors
Ethnic Minority Solicitors
Ethnic Minority (Black Solicitors’ Network)
LGBTQ plus Solicitors
Women Solicitors (four positions)
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Work practice
Criminal Defence
Employment Law
Family
In house Corporate Counsel (three positions)
In house Voluntary and Charities
Law Management
Legal Aid
Local Government
Major Corporate (two positions)
Private Client
Small Firms
Sole Practitioners
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We would encourage members to consider standing for election or to engage with the voting process to ensure strong representation across the profession.
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