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It was a glittering night of celebration and reflection when more than 250 guests gathered at Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum for the Law Society of Scotland's annual gala dinner.

The President of the Law Society of Scotland has warned it is "imperative" trainee pay rises in response to wage growth and inflation for the sake of the whole legal profession.

When an MSP branded the Supreme Court’s decision in For Women Scotland vs The Scottish Ministers "bigotry, prejudice and hatred”, the legal profession struck back. But what has this past week revealed about threats to judicial independence?

New guidelines are encouraging judges to write to the children and young people at the centre of family court proceedings, to help them understand the decisions made about their welfare and future.

Legal aid deserts continue to grow as solicitors working on civil matters abandon the system, the Law Society of Scotland has warned a parliamentary inquiry.

Leading independent Scottish law firm Thorntons has significantly strengthened its market presence and share following the completion of its strategic merger with Macnabs, achieving a record headcount of more than 640 people including 77 partners.

A recent ruling provides a cautionary tale for landowners, and will likely become a key reference point for future cases involving telecoms infrastructure.

Law firm career ladders can be steep, heady and hugely rewarding. However, the trainee-to-partner journey is not for everyone. Fortunately for lawyers at all stages of their career, other options are available.

Law Society of Scotland executive director Kevin Lang has been appointed as interim chief executive at the professional body and regulator of Scottish solicitors.

Front page news rarely does statutory interpretation make, writes Joshua King, but the case of For Women Scotland Ltd v The Scottish Ministers was different.

Published in 2024, the third edition of this key text by Nicola Smith and Nairn R Young is essential reading on incapacity law and adult protection today, for lawyers and non-lawyers alike.

Ahead of the In-house Annual Conference we catch up with one of the Law Society of Scotland’s In-house Lawyers Committee members, Leigh Monteforte, to discuss her transition to working in-house, the importance of platforming different career paths and showing the human side of working in the legal sector.

Family law solicitor Tom Main considers the recent case of McGunnigal v Pollock [2025] SC FAL 15, and finds clarity on cohabitation and unjustified enrichment.

Throughout the year, the Law Society Policy team and its network of committee volunteers respond to a variety of consultations and comment on a range of Bills, helping to shape good law for the benefit of its members and in the public interest.

The news the BBC has commissioned a high-octane legal drama set in the courtrooms of Glasgow got everybody talking - so what are the greatest legal dramas of all time, asks Joshua King.

Introduced in February 2025 and now at Stage 1 of the parliamentary process, the Bill puts forward measures to protect Scotland’s natural environment.

Implemented on 6 April, the Diligence against Earnings (Variation) (Scotland) Regulations 2024 bring increased protection for low-earning debtors, writes Ahsan Mustafa.

A second court has been established for the National Personal Injury Court (NPIC) based at Edinburgh Sheriff Court.

The Scottish legal industry continues to evolve rapidly, with forward-thinking firms embracing cutting-edge technology and expert financial management to drive efficiency, compliance, and long-term success.

Lord Hodge is retiring from the Supreme Court later this year and as a result the search is on for a replacement - for a new Justice and new Deputy President, writes Joshua King.

The Scottish Legal Complaints Commission (SLCC) has praised colleagues at the Law Society of Scotland for improving the speed of investigations, writes Joshua King.

The Law Society of Scotland has joined widespread condemnation of the Trump administration's targeting of lawyers both in the USA and abroad, writes Joshua King.

Business in Scotland can no borrow more easily against assets including whisky stores and machinery, thanks to the implementation of the Moveable Transactions (Scotland) Act 2023, writes Joshua King.

It has been a bumper month for people on the move – let’s look at the latest promotions, appointments and career changes across the Scottish legal sector.