“As we proudly celebrate our 200th anniversary next year, we will demonstrate the impact of the legal profession and engage with as many members as possible on a regional, national and international level.”
Richard Atkinson, president of the Law Society
Celebrating law locally and nationally
There will be lots of opportunities to be involved with the Law Society during our bicentenary year.
The 180th president of the Law Society, Richard Atkinson, will meet, celebrate and talk with members about the most pressing issues for members across England and Wales.
Discover the stories of solicitors, past and present, which inspired the tour locations within our historical road map.
Event locations
- Cardiff / Caerdydd, Monday 10 March
- Exeter, Tuesday 11 March
- Truro, Wednesday 12 March
- Plymouth, Thursday 13 March
- Bristol, Thursday 13 March
- Nottingham, Tuesday 1 April
- Derby, Wednesday 2 April
- Leicester, Thursday 3 April
- Birmingham, Friday 4 April
- Sheffield, Tuesday 13 May
- Leeds, Wednesday 14 May
- York, Thursday 15 May
- Newcastle, Friday 16 May
- Cambridge, Wednesday 11 June
- Ipswich, Thursday 12 June
- Norwich, Thursday 12 June
- Manchester, Monday 16 June
- Llandudno, Thursday 19 June
- Liverpool, Friday 20 June
- London, Monday 23 June
- Brighton, Tuesday 8 July
- Southampton, Wednesday 9 July
- Bournemouth, Thursday 10 July
- Isle of Wight, Friday 11 July
Attend a bicentenary event near you
Join our celebrations and register your interest in meeting our president and other members during our bicentenary year. We’ll be showcasing the value of the profession nationally and locally, celebrating our members and discussing what the future looks like.
Admissions ceremonies
Kickstart your celebrations by attending one of our bicentenary-themed admissions ceremonies, live from October 2024. Celebrate your success on qualifying as a solicitor and your admittance to the Law Society in its 200th year.
Stay in touch
Keep up to date with what’s happening across the bicentenary year.