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School pupils storm through to debating tournament next round
School pupils from across Scotland successfully debated the pros and cons of holding referendums to win through to the next stage of the Law Society of Scotland’s national debating tournament.
December 2016 Lawscot News
Read the latest news from the Scottish legal profession in our December 2016 Lawscot News
Society past president elected to head CCBE
Ruthven Gemmell has been elected as president of the Council of Bars and Law Societies of Europe
Smartcard honoured at new cyber awards
The Law Society of Scotland picked up the Leading Light Innovation award at the recently-held inaugural Scottish Cyber Awards in Edinburgh.
Law Society welcomes plan to improve the lives of disabled people
The Law Society of Scotland has praised the Scottish Government for taking a ‘ground breaking’ approach in its new plan, ‘A Fairer Scotland for Disabled People’.
Courts need to prepare for proposed domestic abuse reforms
The Law Society of Scotland has welcomed the Scottish Government’s proposed criminal procedure reforms for the introduction of a new domestic abuse offence and warned that the courts may have to anticipate the need for additional resources.
Law Society criticises drop in legal aid spending
The Society has responded to the publication of the Scottish Legal Aid Board’s annual report which shows a drop in legal aid spending.
The UK should maintain links with Europe's police
The Society has responded to the House of Lords EU Home Affairs Sub-Committee's Inquiry on the future of EU-UK security and police co-operation
Graham Matthews nominated to be next Law Society President
Nominations for vice president-elect announced
Law Society launches Christmas charity campaign
The Law Society of Scotland has launched a Christmas campaign for its new charity, the Lawscot Foundation, today, Thursday 24 November.
Law Society members survey
Each year the Law Society works with Ipsos MORI to carry out research with our members. The 2016 research commences on Monday 28 November 2016.
SLCC annual report shows rise in complaints
The Law Society comments on the figures from the Scottish Legal Complaints Commission annual report for 2015-16
Development opportunity for experienced solicitors
Experienced members of the legal profession are being invited to sign up as mentors to offer guidance and support to trainee solicitors.
Scottish pupils to debate banning referendums in national competition
Pupils from schools across Scotland are preparing to debate the pros and cons of holding referendums when they take to the floor for the opening rounds of the Law Society of Scotland’s annual debating tournament.
Article 50 High Court judgement demonstrates judicial independence
Law Society President Eilidh Wiseman and Dean of the Faculty of Advocates Gordon Jackson QC jointly commented on the High Court judgement on the role of the UK Parliament in invoking Article 50
30 key projects highlighted in Law Society of Scotland 2016/17 annual plan
The Law Society of Scotland has published its annual plan for 2016/17 featuring 30 key projects aimed at delivering year two of the Law Society’s five year strategy, Leading Legal Excellence.
Law Society launches Brexit seminar series
The Law Society of Scotland will be hosting the first of a series of Brexit-themed seminars on Thursday 3 November with an expert panel from the Scottish legal profession and academic community.
November 2016 Lawscot News
Read the latest news from the Scottish legal profession in our November 2016 Lawscot News
Law Society staff raise over £9,000 for Cystic Fibrosis Trust
Law Society of Scotland staff have raised a total of £9,040 for the Cystic Fibrosis Trust over the past year.
In-house Lawyers Committee vacancies
The In-house Lawyers Committee (ILC) is recruiting up to five new members - here's why you should apply!
Technology is good for business but cybersecurity a key issue
The Society launches its technology audit report at Technology and Cybercrime conference
Criminal justice system to be accessible and provide inclusive service for all
The Law Society of Scotland has said that that consideration will be needed to ensure that the service provided by Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) service and others is accessible and inclusive for all members of society.