About us
The Private Client Section (formerly the Probate Section) is the oldest representative membership association of the Law Society. Established in 1997, it provides best practice information and support to those working in the fields of wills, financial planning, trusts, tax planning, Court of Protection, care planning and estate administration.
An executive committee is responsible for developing the future strategy of the Section and enhancing services already offered to members. The Section is governed by a constitution.
Find out more about contributing to or advertising in the Private Client Section's magazine, in the e-alert or on the website.
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. For more details, go to the Members of the Public section of this website.
Benefits
Run by members for members, the Private Client Section offers a comprehensive range of products and services, including:
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PS magazine with up to 12 hours' free CPD per year;
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regular Private Client Section e-newsletter with news, legislation and case law updates broken down by practice area, and commentary by Lesley King;
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free downloadable guides to marketing to private clients, charities as beneficiaries, and to being a trustee (for lay trustees), worth £25 each;
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discounts off CPD-accredited events, including the flagship annual conference;
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free CPD accredited regional seminars and online webinars;
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members'-only access to the Section website, featuring member polls, discussion forum, and searchable back issues of magazines and e-newsletters;
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networking opportunities;
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the support of the Section executive committee, including through media and public relations campaigns highlighting the advantages of using a private client solicitor;
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20% off related Law Society Publishing titles; and
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20% off membership of the Property Section;
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20% off membership of the Law Management Section for a member of your firm.
How to join
Membership is open to solicitors and trainee solicitors with associate membership available to Fellows of the Institute of Legal Executives (FILEXs) (access to all benefits but not eligible to stand for election to the executive committee).
Membership runs until December 2013. Please consult the table below for rates.
Join now until January 2014
and save up to £430 per firm!*
*These fees start from 1 January 2013, and are available to purchase now from our online shop.
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People ineligible for membership can subscribe to PS magazine for £90 per year - visit the online shop for details.