Blogs & opinions
Inside view
How work experience at the Society convinced one young student that he wants to be a solicitor
Bonuses within bounds
Regulation is likely to be more workable than taxation
Compassion with dignity
Justice Secretary gives good account of himself with Lockerbie decision
Megrahi: decision time
Abandoning of appeal opens way for system to show a humane face
Opportunity knocks – US style
Scots and American lawyers in New York and Chicago are open to ideas for building links
Giving up the paper round
Research into lawyers' means of communication should throw up some interesting findings
Assisting assisted suicide
The Purdy appeal decision may help bring reform, but does not require legal change
Access advantage?
Recession pressures could make it more likely that those with the right connections win through
Bucking the "elitism" trend
Engaging with schools and universities enables the Society to widen access to the Scottish profession
The Parliament: a real difference
In its first 10 years, the Scottish Parliament has made a huge impact on Scots law
Hong Kong – a place to do business
Society's breakfast briefing shows the opportunities on offer
Climate change: kicking and screaming
Irrespective of global warming, are the measures in the Climate Change Bill not desirable in themselves?
Devolution: into the next decade
Calman report is material for serous debate
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?
The purpose of prison
Retiring Chief Inspector's report contains some home truths
Tackle prejudice in all its forms
We need to dispel the confusion that two-tier justice is being created by "hate crime" laws
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?
Rights across the board
The contrasting human rights issues in the news this week should make us reflect
How far can we cut the PC fee?
Solicitors should consider the level of representation and service they want from the Society
Regulation, a blessing in disguise
After this week's news, no one should doubt the value of close supervision
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