Since its foundation generations of Conservative candidates have been selected from the Society's ranks.
Founded in 1947, the society quickly became a leading Think Tank on law and legal issues for the Party and continues to help to shape manifestos and policy.
Its aims and objectives are to: The society has a vibrant membership of lawyers with an interest in Conservative policy and runs a regular diary of meetings and dinners with a strong political theme[1] The following either are current members or have been in the past In addition to the programme of events, the Society has an active research wing.
[2] This is involved in helping the frontbench teams with legislation that is going through Parliament and policy formation.
[3] NB: These and other publications are available on the Society of Conservative Lawyers website which can be found here.