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Making a complaint

There are four types of complaints that can be made: complaints against solicitors; complaints about someone who works for the Law Society of Scotland, our service, policies and procedures; complaints about Council or committee members; and handling complaints.

This section provides guidance on how to address your concerns.

Complaints about someone who works for the Law Society, our service, policies, and procedures

How to make a complaint about someone who works for the Law Society, our service, policies and procedures.

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Complaints about Council or committee members

What to do if you have concerns about the conduct of a Council or committee member.

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Complaints against solicitors

What to do if you are unhappy about the service or conduct of your solicitor and wish to make a complaint.

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Handling complaints

How to make a complaint to the SLCC about how we handled your conduct complaint against a solicitor.

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