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FCA discussion paper - overall responsibility and the legal function
Our response to the Financial Conduct Authority's discussion paper DP16/4, 'Overall responsibility and the legal function'.
In-house Lawyers Committee - new members
The In-house Lawyers Committee (ILC) is delighted to kick off 2017 with the appointment of new members.
What it’s like to do an in-house traineeship
Gavin Smith, a first year trainee at Standard Life, explains some of the different features of an in-house traineeship.
Trainee blog - Gavin Smith
Gavin Smith, a first year trainee at Standard Life, explains some of the different features of an in-house traineeship.
In-house Lawyers Committee vacancies
The In-house Lawyers Committee (ILC) is recruiting up to five new members - here's why you should apply!
Changing shape of the legal profession: in-house survey
As the legal profession continues to change shape, we're keen to find out more about the services supplied by in-house solicitors.
Secret in-house lawyer: what's in a name?
There are some dilemmas faced by those practising in-house that most dare not speak of. Not so our secret in-house lawyer. Here they reflect on the tricky matter of picking a suitable job title, taking a lighter look at the challenge of explaining to colleagues what exactly it is they do.
Progressing your career as an in-house lawyer
Leigh Kirkpatrick, Legal Counsel in the Services Legal team at RBS, offers some pointers on how in-house lawyers can progress their career.
How in-house lawyers can get the most from LinkedIn
Sara Scott, Vice Convener of the Society's In-house Lawyers' Committee looks at why and how in-house solicitors can learn to love LinkedIn and get more out of it by doing just four key things.
New In-house Lawyers Committee Convener
Graeme McWilliams, Legal Adviser at Standard Life, has been appointed as convener of the Law Society of Scotland’s In-house Lawyers Committee (ILC).
Voting open for in-house lawyers’ representative
Voting is open for the Law Society of Scotland In-house Lawyers Committee (ILC) Convener election and all in-house solicitors are being encouraged to make the most of their vote.
EU referendum: in-house survey results
Last month’s survey indicated a strong preference from respondents working in-house to remain part of the EU.
In-House Lawyers Committee Convener election
The Society is currently looking to elect a convener for the In-House Lawyers Committee and nominations are open from 4 May – 24 May 2016.
Public Bodies (Joint Working) (Scotland) Act 2014
Can an in-house solicitor employed by a local authority advise both their employer and an “integration joint board” set up by their employer and the health board under the Public Bodies (Joint Working) (Scotland) Act 2014?
21st Century Bar Conference report
Court reform dominated discussions at the 15th annual 21st Century Bar Conference where Lord Carloway gave the keynote address.
Law in Scotland 2015 - Leading legal Excellence
Report from the Society's flagship conference Law in Scotland 2015, which took place on 2 October.
The In-House Lawyers' Group annual general meeting 2015
The In-House Lawyers' Group held its annual general meeting on 2 October 2015.
In-House Lawyers' Group newsletter - July 2015
The summer 2015 edition of the In-house Lawyers' Group newsletter is out now.
The future of the In-House Lawyers’ Group
Following our survey, the Law Society Council made a decision on the future of the ILG.
So you want to be an…in-house lawyer?
On 2 June 2015, the SYLA and the ILG joined forces to present "So You Want to Be an...In-house Lawyer?" at the Edinburgh offices of Standard Life. Mark Conroy, a trainee solicitor at Standard Life, tells us more.
Welcome to the new ILG committee members
Three new members have joined the committee, following on from the committee advertising for new members to join by co-option. Find out more about who they are and what they do.
How the Society’s Equality Standards can work for in-house teams
Neil Stevenson looks back on the launch of the Society’s Equality Standards, and how they can be implemented by in-house legal teams.
The Law Society of Scotland AGM 2015, report by Lynda Towers
On Thursday 28 May 2015, the Society held its AGM. Lynda Towers, ILG Committee Chair, provided a report on the ILG activities in the last year.
In-House Lawyers' Group newsletter - March 2015
The future of the In-house Lawyers' Group is the big topic up for discussion in the spring 2015 ILG newsletter.