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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.

9 February 2026

Surrey Law Society has submitted its response to the Ministry of Justice consultation on the proposed Interest on Lawyers’ Client Accounts Scheme (ILCA), informed by extensive member feedback. With the consultation deadline now extended to 9 March 2026, members are encouraged to continue engaging with this important issue.

29 January 2026

The Judicial Appointments Commission has opened applications for two senior judicial roles within the Circuit Commercial Court.

29 January 2026

Surrey Law Society has been contacted by a member of the public seeking information about the former firm of solicitors Brooks and Partners

29 January 2026

The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has published a new independent evaluation examining perceptions of the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE), based on feedback from more than 2,000 candidates and employers.

28 January 2026

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.

19 January 2026

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.