Professional Support for Solicitors
On this page you will find a range of support initiatives as well as a list of useful points of contact at the Society, Hot Topics and Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).
Business Support and Development
As part of its response to the recession, the Society has created a section of useful information for practitioners. From a business toolkit to advice for those made redundant, there is a range of information which we will be updating regularly.
NEW: Cadder v HMA for updates please see our legal aid pages
Surviving the Downturn: A Practical Guide for Individuals. This publication is aimed at solicitors who have found themselves out of work during this difficult time, be that through redundancy, at the end of a traineeship, or are individuals finding it hard to return to the profession after some time away. Visit Downturn Advice for Individuals or contact Elaine MacGlone for details
Client Relations Partners - Tailored Training Workshops - bespoke workshops that will allow existing CRPs to pass on the benefits of their experience and allow current CRPs to share and learn from each other. contact Laura Malcolm for details
Faculty CPD available "From Recession to Upturn" - Practical guidance on financial management and strategy for law firms. Discover the highlights of this publication during a Faculty visit by Society staff. Contact Laura Malcolm for details.
One to one coaching opportunity - sessions took place in February and March 2010. Further sessions to be arranged shortly. Please contact Elaine MacGlone for details.
Ensuring Fairness Creating Opportunities. The Society has published new guidance on equality and diversity. Find out more about how the guidance can assist your business. If you wish a Faculty CPD discussion on this topic contact Laura Malcolm for details.
Business Payment Support Service for those concerned about being able to make National Insurance, VAT, or other payments due to HMRC
DEPARTMENT OF REPRESENTATION AND PROFESSIONAL SUPPORT
Neil Stevenson Director of Representation and Professional Support 0131 476 8360
Professional Support Team
Professional Practice Team
Professional Practice: Journal Online article March 2010 describes the team and the confidential expertise and help they offer the profession, day to day.
Hot Topics:
Conflict of Interest
Mandates
Home Reports
Money Laundering
Confidentiality on criminal matters
Update Courses. Events Manager Sarah Prior 0131 226 8893
Jobs - The Society's New Recruitment Site
Backup Holiday and Sickness Cover - The Society's Register of Locums
Stressed Out - LawCare
Bank of England Agents' Summary June 2009
Business Toolkit
Advice from the banks
Information for those made redundant
Reduce your storage costs
Guidance on client bank accounts
Business Support Directory
Update courses - which may assist individuals and firms
Other Departments offering Professional Support:
Registrar's Department
Contacts:
Regulation Department
Director of Regulation Philip J Yelland
Acting Head of Investigations Fay Shortt
Regulation Liaison Team contact:
Financial Compliance Team contacts:
