Blogs & opinions

A paralegal's tale
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
John Scott QC urges his fellow solicitor advocates to vote for their dedicated representative

No globalisation without representation...
Katie Hay discusses the globalisation of the legal market and urges Scottish solicitors working internationally, to get involved

Letter: "Practitioners or salesmen?": a comment
Examination of title must not be allowed to become a lost art

Letter: small pension savers beware
Don't cash in rights without advice

Taking access to justice seriously
The House of Lords decision on employment tribunal fees elevates this constitutional principle