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Bucking the "elitism" trend
Engaging with schools and universities enables the Society to widen access to the Scottish profession
Hong Kong – a place to do business
Society's breakfast briefing shows the opportunities on offer
Debaters give us confidence – and a challenge
Quality of the Society's Donald Dewar competition final shows that Scotland has talent for the future – can the profession benefit?
Taking concerns seriously
The Society must be seen to be listening to, and working for, its members following the support shown at yesterday's AGM
Transparency at work
Society wins the budget vote, but has to promise clearer figures
Heads and hearts
We all like to pay less, but do the arguments for the Flint motion stand up?
How far can we cut the PC fee?
Solicitors should consider the level of representation and service they want from the Society
Class event
60th anniversary conference lived up to its billing
Conference impressions
A successful reception at Edinburgh Castle yesterday was followed by a stirring start to the 60th anniversary conference from the two leading law officers
A week to remember
This coming week sees the climax of the Society's 60th anniversary year
Lesson from a much valued status
The Society hopes to strengthen the links with members abroad, who still value their "brand"
Staff have needs too
Legal firms are adopting pragmatic responses to the present economic difficulties, but these should focus as much on the needs of staff as on the structure of the business
Four heads better than one
UK and Irish law societies sharing ideas to help members through recession
Another step forward with the new chief
Lorna Jack appointment should help break down barriers
This paper could have the right mix
Bureaucracy under control in regulation proposals
Impressions of a Homecomer
First thoughts of the Society's new Chief Executive, Lorna Jack
High Street Conference feedback
Event to boost smaller firms provided a "positive view of the future"
Newly-qualifieds are cause for confidence
Sense of optimism at largest Admissions Ceremony of recent times
Recovery begins at home – but abroad is relevant too
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Our business future
Now is the time to position the profession to take advantage of a future business upturn