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Consultations
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.
The Law Society of England and Wales is currently seeking to fill a casual vacancy on its Council for the 6–12 years’ PQE constituency.
Law Society Webinar: Ministry of Justice Consultation on Interest on Lawyers’ Client Accounts (ILCA)
The Law Society is hosting a member webinar on the Ministry of Justice’s proposed Interest on Lawyers’ Client Accounts Scheme (ILCA), outlining the potential impact on firms and how members can engage with the consultation.
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To mark LGBTQ+ History Month, the InterLaw Diversity Forum is hosting a regional panel discussion for legal professionals, kindly hosted by SLS member firm Stevens & Bolton. The event will explore career journeys, allyship and inclusion in the legal sector, followed by networking.
The Ministry of Justice has published a consultation proposing the introduction of an Interest on Lawyers’ Client Accounts Scheme (ILCA) in England and Wales. The proposals would require a substantial proportion of interest earned on solicitors’ client accounts to be paid to Government, including a proposed 75% rate for pooled client accounts (with higher
Martin Searle Solicitors’ Employment Law Team has launched its annual campaign #MeToo Matters, running throughout January 2026, to help stamp out sexual harassment in the workplace and raise awareness of employers’ legal duties and employees’ rights.