The Society of Legal Scholars (SLS) is the learned society for those who teach law in a university or similar institution or who are otherwise engaged in legal scholarship. As of Spring 2009 the Society had over 3,100 members consisting of academic and practising lawyers in a wide variety of subject areas. The Society was founded in 1908 and has charitable status; it is celebrating its centenary in 2009.
The Society is legal education's principal representative body to the professional bodies and the Government. The SLS holds an annual conference each year, usually at the University of the President. In addition the Society organises and /or sponsors seminars and workshops throughout the year.
