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Journal editorial July 2021

13th July 2021 | law society of scotland
For its positive, dynamic vibe of today, the Society has much to thank Lorna Jack for

Journal editorial January 2020

13th January 2020 | law society of scotland , professional regulation
Independence of the profession, or independence of its regulation? Those stances represent the opponents and supporters of the Roberton review proposals, the subject of renewed debate this month

Letter: the root of our stress

16th May 2019 | careers , law society of scotland
The underlying reasons for stress in the profession, and the need to tackle them

Letter: social mobility needs employers

8th April 2019 | employment , law society of scotland
Some practical steps through which employers can be more proactive

Letter: reporting what concerns?

12th March 2019 | law society of scotland , professional regulation
SLCC queries new scheme as appearing to conflict with the 2007 Act; Society replies

Letter: Society backing Scots law

14th January 2019 | law society of scotland
A reply to Graeme McCormick

Letter: an annual plan for Scots law?

3rd December 2018 | law society of scotland
The Society's annual plan should include projects to enhance Scots law and its relevance to Scotland's people

Put to the test

7th November 2018 | law society of scotland , professional regulation
The Society's position as regulator will come under renewed scrutiny following the Roberton report, but the report itself should equally be subjected to proper scrutiny

Campaign for Scots law in contracts

10th September 2018 | law society of scotland
Society should lead push for Scots consumers to have choice

Speaking out

11th June 2018 | law society of scotland , welfare/benefits
The benefit sanctions system has drawn some unusually sharp comments from the Society, but the need for such strictures is likely to increase

Time for the members to elect the President and VP

11th January 2018 | law society of scotland
Individuals needed who will perform well in public

A paralegal's tale

30th August 2017 | law society of scotland
Janet Rieu-Clarke, the Law Society’s accredited paralegal, explains the path that led her to new role at the Society and the rationale behind the new accredited paralegal status.

A call to vote from John Scott

30th August 2017 | law society of scotland
John Scott QC urges his fellow solicitor advocates to vote for their dedicated representative

No globalisation without representation...

29th August 2017 | law society of scotland
Katie Hay discusses the globalisation of the legal market and urges Scottish solicitors working internationally, to get involved

Bringing the world to "world-class"

24th July 2017 | careers , europe , law society of scotland
Sarah Sutton, digital communications executive at the Law Society of Scotland, talks about her bright idea to ensure international representation on the Society’s Council

Letter: better research?

11th July 2017 | criminal law , law society of scotland
SLAB is criticising the Law Society of Scotland's research, but what of its own standards?

Got a passion for the profession?

19th June 2017 | law society of scotland
Could one of the 23 current vacancies for 16 different committees be just right for you?

Professional Practice - advising the advisers

28th April 2017 | law society of scotland
Scottish solicitors help their clients through some of the most momentous occasions of their lives, personal or professional, good or bad. But where do solicitors turn for support? Prof Prac, that's where.

Letters: SLCC levy proposals

10th April 2017 | law society of scotland , professional regulation
Comments on the Society's response

Society's "double standards" on gender equality

8th March 2017 | law society of scotland , professional regulation
Claim of discrimination against those returning to practice

Letter: improper alignment?

9th January 2017 | law society of scotland
Was the Society wise to welcome the Scottish Government's paper, Scotland's Place in Europe, so warmly?

Civic engagement

9th January 2017 | law society of scotland
The Society risked becoming political in welcoming the Government paper Scotland's Place in Europe

Letter: retaking the narrative on complaints

9th January 2017 | law society of scotland
In the full version of his letter published this month, the author argues that the Society failed to counter effectively the misleading headline approach of the SLCC on launching its annual report

Fighting an unseen enemy

8th November 2016 | information technology , law society of scotland , professional regulation
Solicitors need more advice and guidance against the threat from cyber criminals
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