About us
The Law Management Section is a specialist section of the Law Society, dedicated to providing our members with the best available advice, information and support on the leadership and management issues of the day, enabling their businesses to perform better and more profitably.An executive committee is responsible for developing the future strategy of the Section and enhancing the services it offers members. The committee is guided by the LMS constitution [PDF 38KB] .
Find out more about contributing to or advertising in the Law Management Section's magazine, on the website or in the e-alert.
Members of the public wanting assistance finding a solicitor should telephone The Law Society Information Service on 0870 606 6575 or visit www.solicitors-online.com. The Law Society also produces a series of information leaflets in a number of languages.
Membership benefits
The Section offers a comprehensive range of products and services, including:
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Managing for Success quarterly magazine up to eight hours' free CPD each year;
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Regular law management e-alert
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national CPD accredited events programme covering all management disciplines;
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financial benchmarking survey;
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free toolkits on mergers, legal aid, risk management, Internet policies, HR, and business development;
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website featuring member polls, discussion forum, useful resources and links, and secure payment facility;
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networking opportunities;
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ties with key committees and groups; and
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discounts on a range of events, texts and training packages, including 20% off related Law Society Publishing titles.
How to join
Membership is open to solicitors, management staff of legal practices/departments and suppliers of financial or management services to legal practices.
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Accumulated breakdown per person | ||||
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Number of members |
Total |
Net |
VAT |
Gross |
|
Qualified after 01/01/08 |
£58.75 |
£50.00 |
£8.75 |
£58.75 |
|
Sole practitioner |
£135.13 |
£120.00 |
£21.00 |
£141.00 |
|
1 |
£172.73 |
£147.00 |
£25.73 |
£172.73 |
|
2 |
£345.46 |
£147.00 |
£25.23 |
£172.73 |
|
3 |
£474.71 |
£110.00 |
£19.25 |
£129.25 |
|
4 |
£603.96 |
£110.00 |
£19.25 |
£129.25 |
|
5 |
£708.54 |
£89.00 |
£15.58 |
£104.58 |
|
6 |
£813.11 |
£89.00 |
£15.58 |
£104.58 |
|
7 |
£917.70 |
£89.00 |
£15.58 |
£104.58 |
|
8 |
£1,022.28 |
£89.00 |
£15.58 |
£104.58 |
|
9 |
£1,126.86 |
£89.00 |
£15.58 |
£104.58 |
|
10 |
£1,231.44 |
£89.00 |
£15.58 |
£104.58 |
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11 |
£1,290.19 |
£50.00 |
£8.75 |
£58.75 |
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12 plus |
£1,290.19 plus £58.75.00 (gross) for each additional member | |||
Purchase membership online
or download and complete an application form [PDF 310KB]
People ineligible for membership can attend LMS events and/or subscribe to Managing for Success.