Law Society of England and Wales
| Formation | 2 June 1825 |
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| Type | Professional organisation |
| Headquarters | 113 Chancery Lane London, WC2 |
Region served | England and Wales |
President | Mark Evans |
Chief Executive | Ian Jeffery |
| Website | www |
| This article is part of the series: Courts of England and Wales |
| Law of England and Wales |
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The Law Society of England and Wales (officially The Law Society) is the professional association that represents solicitors for the jurisdiction of England and Wales. It provides services and support to practising and training solicitors, as well as serving as a sounding board for law reform. Members of the Society are often consulted when important issues are being debated in Parliament or by the executive. The Society was formed in 1825.
The Hall of The Law Society is located on Chancery Lane in London. The Society also has a Wales office in Cardiff to focus on matters relating to the Welsh jurisdiction, Welsh Government and the Senedd.
A president is elected annually to serve for one year. The current president is Mark Evans, who serves as the 181st president of the Law Society and the third Welsh person to hold the office.
The Law Society has no regulatory or representative role in relation to barristers in England and Wales. The relevant professional body for barristers is the General Council of the Bar.