Opening or closing a practice
Read on for regulatory guidance on what you need to know for commencement and cessation of practice, as well as planning for emergencies.
Setting up your practice
See information and Law Society resources to help you prepare to set up a practice, and manage your regulatory requirements.
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Essential templates to get you started
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Essential templates to get you started
This practical, ready-to-use collection of templates, guides, and resources tackles the real day-to-day challenges of running a practice - from people and processes to compliance and risk.
Setting up your practice resources
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Open Opening or closing a practice
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Open Regulatory requirements
Regulatory requirements
See the essential regulation steps to take when you are opening your own firm.
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Open Precedents
Precedents
In this section, you can find a range of recommended standard precedents for practice for your use and convenience.
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Open Regulation Answers
Regulation Answers
Access support for general or specific regulatory issues.
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Open Setting up your practice resources
Setting up your practice resources
The Law Society offers a range of resources and supports to help you starting your firm.
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Open Library
Library
The Law Society library provides information, research and lending services to solicitors, Law School trainees and students at the Diploma Centre.
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Open Legal Tech Hub
Legal Tech Hub
Get tools, insights and training to help you use technology with confidence in your legal practice.
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Open Hiring Staff
Hiring Staff
View tools and guidance to manage staff effectively.
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Open CV Register
CV Register
The CV Register is a practical way to make yourself visible to employers who are actively hiring, while still keeping control over how and when you engage.
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Open Practice Essentials: HR and People Management
Practice Essentials: HR and People Management
Resources to support the management and development of your team including key policies and operational templates.
