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The Law Society of Scotland is encouraged by the strong multi-party support for legal aid voiced by MSPs during a debate in the Scottish Parliament on Tuesday, 6 January 2026.
Law Society of Scotland colleagues have shown their support for families in Scotland with seriously ill children, by raising a fantastic £12,315.50 in aid of Crossbasket House.
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Laura McBain, Affiliates & Accreditation Manager and Secretary to the Accredited Paralegal Committee, returns for her final check-in before we ring in the New Year to share her highlights, what’s left of 2025 and what you can look forward to in 2026.
Solicitor Lesley Govan has practised exclusively in mental health and incapacity law for the past 12 years, operating her own practice since 2018. She reflects on the reality of the legal aid crisis, and explains why she has now made the difficult decision to stop undertaking legal aid work.
Upcoming Events
Join us in January for this one-hour webinar which will deep dive into financial abuse and undue influence so that you can recognise and respond to it in your clients.
This training session will provide you with the skills necessary to conduct effective examination-in-chief, cross-examination and re-examination of witnesses.
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Law Society of Scotland CPD & Training courses covering your practice area, boosting your business skills and keeping you compliant.
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