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Supporting the legal profession and providing a
collective voice for our Cornish members

Cornwall Law Society supports and provides a community
for lawyers in Cornwall through:

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Providing training
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Assisting members' recruitment requirements
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Supporting the next generation of solicitors and legal professionals
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Promoting welfare and wellbeing within the profession
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Maintaining standards of the profession
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Preserving access to justice for all

President's Statement

 

Rachel Pearce 

President of Cornwall Law Society 2025-2026

Our History

The Society was formed in 1883 and its first President was Henry Sewell Stokes from Bodmin.

The present constitution was adopted in 1920 and amongst its Objects it cites: “The upholding of the character and status of the Solicitors practising within the County of Cornwall or within 14 miles thereof. The promotion of honourable professional practise. The suppression of malpractice. The settlement of points of practise. The decision of questions of professional welfare, usage, or of courtesy.”

Though the language may be a little archaic, we believe that the sentiments expressed are just as valid today as they were 100 years ago.

Past Presidents

Meet our committee

Our committee is here to help you and are an integral part of our society.

Pam Dosanjh Phillips Past President
Verona Cocks Honorary Secretary & Treasurer / Past President
Anthony Earl Past President
Rachel Pearce President
Ben Curnow Committee Member
David Usher Committee Member
Clare Hall Committee Member
Steven Hudson TLS Representative
Loretta Commons Committee Member
Alice Vage Committee Member
Rachel Macwilliam Committee Member
Samantha Bellamy Committee Member
Kirsty Davey Past President
Bradley Kaine JLD Representative
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