The Surrey Law Society is a membership organisation of around 1,000 local solicitors, ranging from sole practitioners to large corporate firms. The Society was incorporated in 2001, following the coming together of 3 existing law societies in Surrey. The Society puts on a comprehensive, hybrid programme of training for members, including webinars, online forums and in-person training sessions. It runs a range of social events to encourage networking and peer support in the county and in 2018 introduced the SLS Legal Awards programme to its event calendar. The Society provides guidance and support to members in a variety of formats, including through its e-Bulletins and Surrey Lawyer magazine, as well as representing members on issues of interest, including engagement in consultations that affect the profession