To obtain a profile of the structure, organisation and staffing of solicitors' firms; to describe the types of legal and non-legal work carried out by solicitors; to investigate the social background of solicitors including career history and educational qualifications; to explore solicitors' attitudes on a variety of professional issues. Structure and staffing of firms; work carried out by solicitors; client profile; qualifications and work history; recruitment and training; use of computer technology; position of women; attitudes to the Law Society; attitudes to professional issues.