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Features

We commission exclusive articles from leading practitioners and commentators, on all areas of risk and compliance, for our regular members-only newsletters.

Role change

Changes to compliance officer roles postponed: managing the risk now

2026-11-06T13:00:00+00:00

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First-tier complaints: key changes and tips for managing them

2026-10-06T10:09:00+01:00

Missing compliance piece

Busting common compliance myths – six comments to watch out for

2026-09-13T00:00:00+01:00

Insurance PII

PII: what the current market means for law firms

2026-09-08T13:20:00+01:00Partner content

Downing Street

What the new government means for compliance, ESG and corporate risk

2026-08-20T09:43:00+01:00

Scales

SDT cases – acting dishonestly

2026-08-04T11:23:00+01:00

  • Changes to compliance officer roles postponed: managing the risk now

  • First-tier complaints: key changes and tips for managing them

  • Busting common compliance myths – six comments to watch out for

  • PII: what the current market means for law firms

  • What the new government means for compliance, ESG and corporate risk

  • SDT cases – acting dishonestly

Past webinars

Risk and Compliance Section members get access to free and discounted webinars and events throughout the year.

Recent inclusive webinars that are available on demand include:

AI

Webinar: Innovation versus compliance: managing AI risk in legal practice

 

rules

Webinar: SRA Accounts Rules: key requirements for managing client money

If your law firm receives or deals with money belonging to clients, it’s essential that you follow the SRA Accounts Rules. Join this online event to stay up to date with the latest developments and learn how to avoid common mistakes made by law firms.

Past webinars and events

Key member benefit - Legal Compliance magazine

Legal Compliance magazine cover - April 2024

Your membership includes a subscription to the quarterly magazine, Legal Compliance, available to you both online and in print.

Gazette Jobs Board: Section member discount

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Looking to hire? As a Section member, your organisation receives an exclusive 15% off all job postings on the Gazette Jobs Board, saving you between £164 - £375 per advertisement.

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Law Society library

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Gain a competitive edge and give the best possible legal advice with the trusted resources and support available through the Law Society library.

As a section member you are entitled to the following library benefits***:

* Subject to standard page limits, terms and conditions and for current judicial proceedings or non-commercial purposes.

** Including additional research on top of the standard 30 minutes, the Lawdocs Service (first item free), and printing and photocopying services.

***All benefits are valid until 31 December 2026. Applies to all Law Society Section members, and members must state from initial contact that they are a current Section member when requesting any of these services.

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