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Law Society of Scotland urges House of Lords to protect client confidentiality
We have urged the House of Lords to support proposals to protect confidentiality between lawyers and clients under the Investigatory Powers Bill, which begins its committee stage today, Monday 11 July.
July 2016 Bulletin
Read the latest news from the Scottish legal profession in our July 2016 Bulletin
Patient-centred no-fault redress scheme must not increase blame culture in NHS
The Society has responded to Scottish Government proposals for a no-blame redress scheme for the healthcare sector
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).
The Society's comment on the UK's vote to leave the EU
Law Society president says Brexit vote marks the start of monumental change for the UK
Scottish legal profession tackles mental health issues
A new collaborative initiative to promote and support mental health and wellbeing in the Scottish legal community launches this week.
Time to review time limits on raising court actions
The Society believes clarity is needed on the current time limits for raising claims in court.
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.
Nairn Academy pupils win national debating tournament
Caitlin Sherrett and Finlay Allmond from Nairn Academy have been crowned Scotland’s best young debaters after winning the final of the Law Society of Scotland’s Donald Dewar Memorial Debating Tournament last night, Thursday 9 June.
Law Society and Legal Hackers Scotland to host access to justice 'hackathon'
The Law Society of Scotland and Legal Hackers Scotland are inviting teams to gather round their laptops for the Law Society’s first ever access to justice 'hackathon'.
June 2016 Bulletin
Read the latest news from the Scottish legal profession in our June 2016 Bulletin
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.
Society's longest serving Council member retires
Past President Alistair Morris retires after 24 year on the Society's Council
New president for the Law Society
Eilidh Wiseman takes up the reins as the Society's new president
Law Society pays tribute to Michael Park CBE
The Law Society of Scotland has paid tribute to past president, Michael Park CBE, who passed away on 25 May.
New Law Society Council members for Fife and Glasgow
Council election results announced
Law Society of Scotland highlights key issues for solicitors and clients in EU vote
The Society has published a discussion paper in advance of the EU Referendum
New guidance on client communications
The guidance on client communication (Rule B4) has been updated and the new guidance will come into effect on 1 June 2016.
Plans to introduce a British Bill of Rights should enhance existing protections
The Society comments on proposals to introduce a British Bill of Rights following the Queen’s Speech on Wednesday, 18 May 2016.
Last day to vote in Law Society Council elections
Voting closes tomorrow for this year’s Law Society Council elections and solicitors working in Glasgow and Fife are being encouraged to make the most of their vote.
Solicitors sought for Law Society mentoring scheme
The Law Society of Scotland is calling for solicitors and trainees from all areas of practice to become mentors as part of its expanding mentoring scheme.