Latest stories
Communications consultant Stewart Argo on how to write releases that journalists will want to use.
Ahsan Mustafa explores the role of summary decree in a recent commercial recovery action.
Your window to enter the 23rd annual awards and join the gala celebrations is rapidly closing with the deadline this month.
As the Scottish Parliamentary Election 2026 approaches, the Journal explores justice and legal reform pledges from the main political parties, pledges which include abolishing hate crime law and expanding legal aid traineeship funding.
With the Easter holidays signalling the start of the tourism season, Peter Ranscombe asks what the future holds for Scotland’s distilleries and their visitors’ centres.
Notice is hereby given that on 9 April 2026, the Court of Session made an order granting permission for group proceedings to be brought.
Latest Lawscot jobs
The successful candidate will manage a varied caseload of residential conveyancing matters, progressing transactions from initial instruction through to settlement. They will work closely with colleagues, in a supportive and organized working environment.This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor with experience in residential conveyancing who is looking for a...
We are a successful five-solicitor Chamber Practice serving a mixture of personal and business clients. We have a quality client base which generates a consistent level of interesting work and fee income. We now wish to recruit an energetic, personable, technically sound and commercially aware Solicitor, who is committed to...
The Law Society of Scotland is seeking an experienced and strategic leader to take on the role of Head of Conduct and Standards. This is a significant opportunity to lead a critical regulatory function, ensuring high standards of professional conduct across the Scottish legal profession and helping to protect the...
The Board of ExaminersThe Board of Examiners is responsible for the setting of the Law Society’s professional examinations and the Qualified Lawyers Assessment.The Board is made up of 16 examiners in various subjects. Additional information about the various exams that are set is available on the Law Society’s website:LSS Professional...
Journal issues archive
Find all previous editions of the Journal here.