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The Surrey Law Society regularly represents members on issues of interest, including engagement in consultations that affect the profession.  Here you can view the most recent consultation responses submitted by the Surrey Law Society. 

 

The Society welcomes members from across the county who wish to engage in this activity; if you would like to have your say please email admin@surreylawsociety.org.uk and a member of the committee will be in touch.

23 June 2026

The Law Society of England and Wales is inviting members to take part in an interactive online wellbeing session, Shaping Wellbeing Together: Member Feedback with Law Society President, Mark Evans. . Wednesday 15 July 2026 12:00pm – 1:00pm Online via Microsoft Teams . Wellbeing continues to be one of the most important issues facing the

22 June 2026

Update: Since this response was submitted, the SRA has announced changes to its proposed Compensation Fund contributions following consultation with the profession, including a revised 70/30 funding split between individuals and firms. Read our update on the revised proposals here.   Surrey Law Society has submitted its response to the Solicitors Regulation Authority’s consultation on

10 June 2026

The Law Society has launched its Pride in the Law Survey 2026 and is encouraging LGBTQ+ solicitors and allies across the profession to share their experiences. . The survey follows the Law Society’s 2021 Pride in the Law research, which highlighted important issues relating to workplace inclusion, discrimination, mental health and wellbeing, career progression and

8 June 2026

The Law Society and LawWorks have launched the Major Incidents Response Plan (MIRP), a coordinated framework designed to ensure that those affected by major incidents can access legal support when they need it most.

8 June 2026

Small law firms and sole practitioners play a vital role in the UK's legal services sector, which generates £44 billion in direct turnover, contributes £34.2 billion to the economy and supports 1.6% of the UK workforce.

8 June 2026

The legal profession is once again coming together to celebrate LGBTQ+ pride, inclusion and community as Pride in Practice returns on Thursday 11 June 2026.