Blogs & opinions
An illegal invasion one year on – remaining steadfast
Our President Murray Etherington marks the solemn milestone of one year since Russia's illegal invasion of Ukraine began by pledging ongoing solidarity and support for the people of Ukraine and reflecting on the vital importance of the rule of law.
Supporting Ukrainian lawyers and forming friendships
Rob Marrs didn't know much about Ukraine when Russia's invasion began, but he's since helped build a sense of community for Ukrainian lawyers seeking sanctuary in Scotland and formed new friendships along the way.
From Kyiv to Glasgow – one lawyer's journey
Russia's invasion forced Larysa Zhdankina to leave her Kyiv home and work with the Constitutional Court of Ukraine to seek sanctuary for herself and her young daughter in Scotland. She shares her story of escape, and the work she's doing towards a brighter future for Ukraine.
Journal editorial February 2023
Widening access to the profession remains a desirable goal – but any form of exclusion is unfair
Trainee talk – Getting the most from your quarterly performance review
Our Head of Education Rob Marrs provides some advice on offering effective feedback and how preparation for quarterly reviews during the traineeship can pay dividends.
The Lawscot Foundation – helping make the world my oyster
Demi Scorfield shares the story of her transformation from first year university student to trainee in waiting, and the huge role the Lawscot Foundation has played in helping her make her career dreams reality.
Burnout – Prevention is always better than cure
As part of our wellbeing blog series, here’s another response to a great question posed during our wellbeing panel at the Law Society of Scotland’s annual conference in October 2022. Nicola Rylatt– a member of the Lawscot Wellbeing Steering Group and a Solicitor at Glasgow City Council – considers how early intervention can be crucial to managing and avoiding burnout.
Flying the colours of Pride
As LGBTQ+ History month starts, our Equality and Diversity Manager Elaine MacGlone writes on the history and development of the iconic Rainbow flag.
Bringing your creativity to law through the Street Law project
Mollie Castle, 3rd Year LLB student at the University of Dundee recently joined the Law Society's Street Law project and attended it's training weekend on 13 - 15 Jan 23. She recalls the value of being involved with the project and the creativity it encourages through legal education.