Blogs & opinions
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The essence of a profession
The Society's contribution to the debate in the Scotsman of 17 May
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Promoting law reform
Solicitors should resist any proposals that would dilute or remove the duty to promote law reform
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Practising the new politics
Government is about getting your hands dirty
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An informed choice
Solicitors have the opportunity to vote on whether the status quo is working for them. The decision should be based on principle, not on fear that there is no alternative
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Voting isn't over yet
Crucial that solicitors play their part in referendum and AGM
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"Only you can save the profession"
Why some solicitors will cast a protest vote against the Society, and what it should do to be seen to represent them
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Referendum 2: another legal aid perspective
A member of the Society's legal aid negotiating team explains why practitioners are most effectively represented through the Society
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What kind of choice?
Past attempts to set up a national bar association failed, and there is no credible alternative at present to the Society
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Exercising choice
What does the "no" lobby in the referendum seek to achieve?
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Society's statement on referendum 2
Why the Society should continue to be responsible for promoting the interests of, and representing, solicitors in Scotland
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Referendum 2: requisitionists' case for voting no
The formal statement from the Scottish solicitors who requistioned the Law Society of Scotland's second referendum
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Positive vibes from our MSPs
Legal Services Bill stage 1 debate recognised the Society's positive contribution to the process
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Proceed with caution
Final shape of Legal Services Bill still up for negotiation
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No choice but to keep trying
SGM vote only shows need to keep searching for solution
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The resumed SGM: who said what
Main points from the reconvened Special General Meeting on 21 April
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United Society for a united profession
Law Society of Scotland can represent interests of all sectors of the solicitors' profession
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President's interview on the adjourned SGM
Ian Smart explains the change of date and the state of talks with the Law Agents
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Ah, the artist in us
"Is law a creative profession?" posts make good reading
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Correspondence on change to adjourned SGM date
SLAS letter alleging impropriety in procedure and the Society's reply
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McGrigors to propose amendment at adjourned Society SGM
Richard Masters explains the thinking behind his compromise proposal
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Trust must be earned
The Society's reaction to the referendum result suggests it still misjudges the strength of feeling against ABS
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It's good to talk
Result means only way forward on ABS is to find common ground
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Ian Smart on the ABS referendum result
President insists that Council policy will be informed by both referendum and SGM
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Hopes and fears on ABS
Is it taking the plunge or jumping off a cliff?