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
Latest Newsletter from the Yorkshire Union
September 2021
https://yorkshireunion.org.uk/?na=v&nk=2-76b15c5332&id=2
SRA Consult on future of SIF - with closure at risk
The SRA have now launched a formal consultation on the Solicitors Indemnity Fund and the clear direciton of travel appears to be towards a closure of the fund with a consequent risk to the public and all solicitors .
It is vital that all Solcitors respond to the consultation which can be found here https://www.sra.org.uk/sra/consultations/consultation-listing/solicitors-indemnity-fund/
The deadline for responses is 15th February 2022
The Law Society has produced key resources which can be found here https://www.lawsociety.org.uk/en/topics/professional-indemnity-insurance/closure-of-sif
This includes a vital fact sheet which will help you formulate your consultation response .
Latest Edition of the Leeds & Yorkshire Lawyer - December 2021
Please access the December Edition of the Leeds & Yorkshire lawyer
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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