the Law Society
/ðə ˈlɔː səsaɪəti/
/ðə ˈlɔː səsaɪəti/
- the professional organization to which all solicitors in England and Wales belong, established in 1825. It holds examinations for those wishing to enter the profession, establishes rules for professional practice and deals with complaints against its members. There are separate Law Societies of Scotland and Northern Ireland.