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Following its July 2011 paper on international challenges, the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) launched a consultation on the regulation of international practice, and more specifically on how the new SRA Handbook should apply outside England and Wales.

Head of International at the Law Society Julia Bateman sets out some of main activities for 2012 and highlights key priorities and area of action.

The Law Society International Action Team (IAT) provides an opportunity for pro bono lawyers and law students to get involved in our human rights work . We are pleased to launch a new webinar for those interested in getting involved.

A comprehensive reform of the legal profession is currently taking place in Italy as part of a general liberalisation strategy to overcome the Italian economic recession.

Join us in setting the agenda for change on 8 March 2012 .  The International Women in Law Summit 2012 aims to highlight not only barriers but most critically future strategies to ensure that more senior women advance to leadership positions, and reflects the talent pool entering the profession.

Join the Law Society delegation of UK law firms to the 2012 ABA Section of International Law spring meeting in New York City, April 16 - 20. We are organising a number of add-on activities for our members attending the conference from the UK to help them make the most of their time in New York and at the event.