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New Council representation for international Scottish solicitors and solicitor advocates
Two brand new seats on the Law Society of Scotland Council have been filled by a Scottish solicitor working in Brussels and a solicitor advocate based in Fife.
Financial benchmarking survey shows improving fortunes for smaller law firms
A survey of Scottish law firms’ finances has shown improving fortunes for smaller law firms.
September 2017 Lawscot News
Our latest newsletter 'Lawscot News' for members is out now and jam-packed with the latest news and views and updates from the Law Society of Scotland.
EU Withdrawal Bill risks legislative competence of Scottish Parliament
The Law Society of Scotland has raised a series of concerns in advance of the European Union (Withdrawal) Bill’s second reading at Westminster on Thursday, 7 September.
Voting open for Law Society of Scotland Council elections
Four solicitor advocates are competing to become the first ever Council representative for Scottish solicitor advocates and five Scottish solicitors who work outside of Great Britain are vying to become the Society’s first international Council member.
Judges wanted for national debating tournament 2017/2018
The Law Society of Scotland is calling for people with an interest in debating to sign up as judges for the Donald Dewar Memorial Debating Tournament 2017/18.
Law Society comment on Pagan Osborne
Lorna Jack, Chief Executive of the Law Society of Scotland, has commented on the announcement that Pagan Osborne has gone into administration.
Society urges that rule of law and litigants should be at the heart of Brexit talks on CJEU
The Law Society of Scotland has said that it will be critically important for the UK Government and EU Commission to consider the needs of litigants with cases going before the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) prior to Brexit.
Show of support for Aamer Anwar following Barcelona attack
The Law Society of Scotland has joined the widespread show of support for human rights solicitor Aamer Anwar, following a series of abusive messages in response to his eye witness account of last week’s terror attack in Barcelona.
It’s (not just) the law: Five other disciplines that can make you a better lawyer
Andrew Scott, Outreach and Research Officer in the Law Society of Scotland CPD & Training team, explains the value of interdisciplinary knowledge for legal professionals.
“Entirely unremarkable”? - Guest blog by Adrian Ward
Ahead of our annual conference on Tuesday 19 September, Adrian Ward, consultant at TC Young and honorary lifetime member of the Law Society of Scotland, reflects on a career in which just conscientiously “fulfilling the basic role of the solicitor” has helped make the law serve society better, nationally and internationally.
SSDT prohibits former Scottish solicitor from rejoining the roll
The Scottish Solicitors’ Discipline Tribunal (SSDT) has found former solicitor David Nightingale guilty of professional misconduct in connection with acts of dishonesty in relation to client funds, in the course of his work at a Coatbridge-based firm.
Proposed Bill would offer protection to children
Proposals to change the law would offer children the same legal protection from assault as adults, according to the Law Society of Scotland.
Accredited Paralegal launch
Over 400 Law Society of Scotland registered paralegals will become known as, ‘Accredited Paralegals', as of today, 7 August.
Further two Ross Harper partners struck off
The Scottish Solicitors’ Discipline Tribunal (SSDT) has struck a further two former Ross Harper partners from the roll of solicitors following an investigation by the Law Society of Scotland.
First awards offered by Lawscot Foundation to ‘inspirational’ candidates
Law Society of Scotland charity the Lawscot Foundation is to provide support for eight young people from less advantaged backgrounds who are starting Scots law degrees this autumn.
August Lawscot News
Our latest Lawscot News newsletter for members is out now.
First applications to 'life-changing' Lawscot Foundation
The Society's Head of Careers and Outreach, Heather McKendrick, is inspired by the first group of applicants to Lawscot Foundation.
First awards offered by Lawscot Foundation to ‘inspirational’ candidates
Law Society of Scotland charity the Lawscot Foundation is to provide support for eight young people from less advantaged backgrounds who are starting Scots law degrees this autumn.
HSBC to extend conveyancing panel in Scotland
HSBC is to extend membership of its conveyancing panel to allow firms regulated by the Society to apply for panel membership for purchase transactions in Scotland.
Society welcomes Supreme Court judgment on 'unlawful' employment tribunal fees
Commenting on the Supreme Court judgment that employment tribunal fees are unlawful, Stuart Naismith, Convener of the Law Society of Scotland’s Access to Justice Committee, said...
Law Society of Scotland annual conference: For the greater good
Scotland’s most senior judge, the Right Honorable Lord President of the Court of Session, Lord Carloway, will make the opening keynote address at this year’s Law Society of Scotland annual conference.
UK Government consultation: anti-money laundering supervisory review
The UK Government has launched a consultation on how a new anti-money laundering supervisory body should operate and be funded.
Lady Hale appointed as President of Supreme Court
Commenting on the announcement that the Rt. Hon Lady Hale is to be appointed as president of the Supreme Court, Graham Matthews, President of the Law Society of Scotland, said...