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The Society has shared the latest obituary list, for all of us all to take a moment to remember those within our profession.

The new Law Society of Scotland President, Patricia Thom, has been on a remarkable journey from her early career days jetting into remote arctic settlements to leading the fight for legal aid reform.

Sheriff Eilidh MacDonald has been appointed as Temporary Sheriff Principal for Grampian, Highland and Islands until a permanent replacement is named.

Gordon Cairns meets the people running Scottish initiatives that support students from disadvantaged backgrounds who want to study law.

Starting a legal career in Scotland? Let's take a look at the Master Policy insurance for Scottish law firms and Lockton’s role as your broker.

Ellie Philpotts explores alternatives to traditional legal structures, such as ‘lawfluencing’, and how they offer practitioners the space to create their own path and build resilience in the profession

Peter Ranscombe explores what members of generation Z are bringing to the profession – and what they expect from their workplaces.

Younger legal minds are bringing interdisciplinary strengths and better work-life expectations to the renowned legal profession in Scotland, reveals Hailey Craig.

Bethany Craig pulls back the curtain on the Faculty of Advocates mini-devilling scheme and how it proved a pivotal moment in her career.

The mini-devilling scheme is a chance to sharpen skills and try a different kind of career. Here’s how to make it worthwhile.

Thinking about a career in law in Scotland? You’re not alone in feeling daunted, writes Joshua King, but there is sage counsel to draw upon.

New beginnings can be both daunting and exciting, writes new Law Society of Scotland President Patricia Thom. They for the most part herald progress.

As few as one in 10 people have properly spoken to their families about their inheritance plans, startling new figures have revealed.

A firm transformed, Aberdein Considine has followed up a high-profile rebrand with news of a record financial year — and the small matter of a corporate restructure.

A new, simplified procedure for notifying courts of the intention to use standard special measures when certain vulnerable witnesses are giving evidence comes into force on 27 June 2025.

The message at the Law Society of Scotland's legal technology conference was clear that the future of smaller legal firms depends on embracing change.

A raft of resolutions including a hike in practice certificate fees were agreed at the Law Society of Scotland’s 2025 AGM.

A new study, led by Next 100 Years, has shone a light on the prevalence of sex discrimination among the legal profession.

Immigration law practitioners still suffering fatigue from the onslaught of immigration acts seen over the past few years are yet to be given respite.

The four teams debated the motion: ‘This house would rather receive an education in the year 2000 than in the year 2025’.

The Scottish Legal Complaints Commission has urged Scotland's Faculty of Advocates to finally implement improvements to its complaints procedure.

Stark research has revealed 41% of solicitors are considering stopping their legal aid services, something which would have a devastating impact on the ability of people in Scotland to access justice.

The National Free Wills Network is a unique initiative that connects solicitors with individuals who wish to leave a gift to charity through their Will.