Royal Faculty invites new members

The Royal Faculty of Procurators in Glasgow is opening its doors to new members. Its council is accepting applications from solicitors and law firms until the end of March.

Incorporated prior to 1668, the historic society houses a comprehensive law library, and has embarked on a 10-year, £200,000 maintenance and renovation programme which will enhance the facilities at its A-listed building in Nelson Mandela Place.

There is also a small branch library at Glasgow Sheriff Court for practitioners’ use.

Chief executive John McKenzie said: “We’re delighted to welcome applications from new members at such a significant point in our history.

“At a time when budgets are constrained and the cost of purchasing legal resources continues to rise, it makes increasing sense for both large and small firms to rely on the collective resources available from our libraries. As well as the physical stock, we have electronic subscriptions to a range of online legal databases including Westlaw and LexisNexis.

“Our knowledgeable staff are happy to carry out research and answer questions. This has proved invaluable during COVID when people are working from home.”

The Royal Faculty also runs CPD and trainee CPD seminars throughout the year, online during the pandemic. There are free seminars and social events offering networking and education for trainees and newly qualifieds.

Other benefits include access to an independent auditor and court feeing service, discounted room hire and preferential rates on book purchase.

Practice unit membership, which allows all lawyers in a firm to become members, costs from £49.50 per month for a one-partner firm. Individual membership costs £46 per month. Book Lending Scheme membership, available to practitioners outwith the Greater Glasgow area, costs £199 per annum.

For more details contact library@rfpg.org