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Three vacancies for solicitor members have arisen for the Incapacity and Mental Disability Law Specialist Accreditation panel.   

The Specialist Accreditation scheme offers recognition of solicitors who develop specialist knowledge during their careers, and also helps the public choose a solicitor with the necessary expertise, particularly in more complex cases.

These vacancies are for members of the independent panel which assesses applications for accreditation as a specialist in this area of law.    

Ideally you should be able to demonstrate the following:  

• Have an in-depth knowledge of the law and practice of Incapacity and Mental Disability Law as a solicitor or in academia.

• Be able to consider, and assess each application against the agreed criteria to reach a concise and well-reasoned decision.
  
  
• Be able to consider each application independently, and to a specific deadline.  
  
  
• A commitment to and enthusiasm for the work of the Incapacity and Mental Disability Law Specialist Accreditation panel.  

As part of a panel of six members, the successful candidate is required to: 

• Consider applications from solicitors to be accredited as specialists in Incapacity and Mental Disability Law on an ad hoc basis. The panel considers on average around 5 -10 applications every year. Most are assessed by each panel member individually  and remotely, with an occasional meeting of the Panel. Where a meeting is required, attendance by video conference will always be available. 
   
• Complete and submit a score sheet within 14 days, setting out a score for each individual application against the advertised criteria,  

• Consider requests to review a refused application, and to complete and return a score sheet for the same within 14 days.  

• Be available to attend any meetings of the panel called by the convener, either in person or by video conference. 

• Adhere to the Conduct Guidance for Accreditation Panels.

Support will be provided to help you in assessing your first application.  

We are keen to encourage applications from practitioners working across Scotland.

To apply please download an application form and return by 24 September at 5pm to Elaine MacGlone, Secretary to the Specialist Accreditation Panels at elainemacglone@lawscot.org.uk 

If you have any queries about this vacancy or require the application form in an alternative format please contact Elaine by email or on 0131 226 8887.