Blogs & opinions
From trainee Accredited Paralegal to Committee member – how I upskilled with the Society’s accreditation.
Susan Handyside, Governance Manager at Lothian Pensions Fund and recent member of the Accredited Paralegal Committee discusses her journey to accreditation and her first few months as a committee member.
Can in-house lawyers use their ESG powers to save the world?
Chris Knudsen, Global Legal Counsel at Too Good To Go (TGTG) and the winner of 2023's In-House Rising Star Award, shares his story on joining a BCorp and how lawyers can advocate for an Environmental, Social, and Governance-positive business model (ESG).
Four reasons why you should say yes as a Law Student!
Ava Hopkins, fourth year LLB student at the University of Strathclyde tells us why saying yes to opportunities can set you up for success in your legal career.
South Asian Heritage Month: Embracing dual identity in modern Scotland
In the last of our blogs for this year's South Asian Heritage Month and its theme 'Stories to tell', Anoop Joshi, VP, Legal & Platform Integrity at Trustpilot, shares what it's like to balance and weave together two cultural heritages and identities.
A right to review: the role of the Scottish Criminal Cases Review Commission in 2023
Alison McNab, a solicitor and legal officer at the Scottish Criminal Cases Review Commission, in preparation for an upcoming webinar highlights the role of the Commission and some of its recent casework.
Accredited and Trainee Paralegals - Get more out of your CPD
Laura McBain, the Law Society's Member Services Coordinator and Secretary to the Accredited Paralegal Committee, highlights how trainee and Accredited Paralegals can get the most out of their CPD.
Journal editorial August 2023
We should be alive to the danger of letting dubious arguments for freedom prevent necessary measures against climate change
South Asian Heritage Month: Growing up with Punjabi culture
For South Asian Heritage Month, Simon Roudh, a solicitor at Morton Fraser LLP, shares how his family's Punjabi heritage has shaped his life.
Reflecting on Pride 2023
Our Equality and Diversity Manager, Elaine MacGlone, looks back on this year's packed Pride schedule.