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Dreams from the Monster Factory
Criminal justice reformer Sunny Schwartz offers a unique perspective in her book on navigating and reforming the “deeply flawed” American correctional system.
Reading for pleasure
The sun is out and what better time to pick up something new to read. Whether you are looking for a crime novel or a political satire we have you covered.
Planning: Neil Collar
As a practitioner, the previous edition of this book was always my first port of call. Despite being a relatively slender volume, I was often pleasantly surprised to find at least basic coverage of some obscure aspects of planning law in the course of my researches.”
60 seconds with… a 2023 award winner
Last year’s In-House Rising Star Award winner, Christopher Knudsen, sat down with Sophie McIvor from the Society to reflect on his career journey so far.
From pitch to court
Scott Stevenson shares how his previous career as a professional footballer now plays into his legal work.
Aspirations for arbitration
From ‘unhappy and dysfunctional’ to ‘user-friendly and attractive’, Lord Glennie tells us about the rise of arbitration in Scotland.
Book Review - Wheatley's Road Traffic Law in Scotland
Wheatley’s 7th edition is “excellent value and should be purchased by any practitioner who undertakes criminal law, or any lawyer who needs a comprehensive and practical guide to road traffic law.”
5 ‘must-read’ books
Following our interview with Sir Alexander McCall Smith last month, we wanted to share his top recommendations. The list includes poetry collections and novels set in Edinburgh (of course!).
Art imitating law
We speak to newly knighted Sir Alexander McCall Smith about how his legal background inspired his remarkable career as a novelist.
Taking some time out
This month’s ‘Reading for pleasure’ comes in the form of two thrillers. Are you a thriller fan? One is set in more recent times, the other, takes us back to Munich in 1935.
NHS, mental health, Covid-19 and organ donation…
Mason & McCall Smith’s Law and Medical Ethics, 12th edition, edited by Anne-Maree Farrell and Edward S Dove(Oxford University Press
David's Legal Book Review
David J Dickson, Solicitor Advocate shares his January 2024 Journal Legal Book Reviews