Welcome to the Yorkshire Union of Law Societies website . We offer support and representation and for our Societies and their Members who are Solicitors or Trainees across Yorkshire and Hull . Together we provide a strong voice for Yorkshire .
Events
Our upcoming events including the Yorkshire Unions meetings and the activities of our member societies training and social
National Support
Follow this link for a range of support and resources from the Law Society both National and also through our Council Members Team
Consultations
We regularly seek our members views on important changes to practice or the law . Please access the latest consultations here
Yorkshire Union hear from SRA and organisations helping deliver the new SQE
Closure of the SIF looms exposing both current solicitors and retired members
The Solicitors Indemnity Fund is due to close later this year and the Law Society is currently engaed in strong representations to the SRA that this should be stopped as it will mean both retired memebrs and current solicitors could face the prospect on claims which will not have any insurance protection putting their retirement and assets at significant risk
Latest Edition of the Leeds & Yorkshire Lawyer - April 2021
We have now published the latest edition of the Leeds & Yorkshire Lawyer on our Website
Current Themes for Members
Guidance and Support on Diversion and Inclusion issues
All the latest as the SRA SQE system is now implemented
Law Society Governance and the Reform of the Council
All the Latest from the Independent Legal Aid Review together with guidance on Criminal Justice Issues
Civil Justice Reform and Consultations including changes to the Personal Injury Market
Regulation Guidance including current themes with the SRA
The latest guidance and training for firms on how to deal with money laundering
The latest offerings from the Law Society on professional training and development