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From the President's desk: How can we support our vital smaller firms?
Journal 21st August 2025
In the latest column from Law Society of Scotland President Patricia Thom, she considers the good news and bad that's come out of research into small Scottish firms.
Master Policy coverage: What you need to know including coverage, exclusions and limits of indemnity
Journal 21st August 2025
Anne Kentish, partner and professional negligence specialist at Kennedys Law, takes us through some of the key features of the Law Society of Scotland’s Master Policy.
60 seconds with… Sharon Connolly, Accredited Paralegal Committee convener
Journal 20th August 2025
As convener of the Accredited Paralegal Committee, Sharon has developed the Paralegal Practice course with Robert Gordon University (RGU) and expanded the Law Society’s accreditation scheme with her fellow committee members.
Law in the crosshairs and why ransomware gangs are now targeting 'low-hanging fruit' firms
Journal 20th August 2025
For law firms big and small, the possibility of a cyber-attack is always looming on the horizon. Dr Ilia Kolochenko looks as the current state of cybersecurity in the legal world, and highlights the key factors to consider when it comes to protecting your firm and your clients.
Breaking barriers — New partnership event to improve the legal profession for people with disabilities
Journal 20th August 2025
Scotland's first and only charity established to support disabled students entering the Scottish legal profession is teaming up with the Faculty of Advocates.
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Journal 20th August 2025
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