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Accredited Paralegal Committee

Convener
Sharon Connolly
Secretary
Laura McBain
lauramcbain@lawscot.org.uk
Accredited Paralegals
Arlene Dunbar
Kirsty Dutch
Susan Handyside
Laura McLaren
Rachel O'Neill
Sandra Reid
Solicitor Member
Caitlyn Maccabe

Aims & functions of the committee

The Accredited Paralegal Committee takes decisions in response to applications for entry to the scheme, in respect of entry standards and the ‘character and suitability’ requirements. The committee also approves any new practice area in which an accredited paralegal is accredited. You can find out more details about the Accredited Paralegal Status here.

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