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Diversity steering group to tackle barriers to the bench
A diversity steering group has set out proposals to help overcome barriers to a judicial career in a new report.
Permanency of Scottish Parliament a political declaration rather than a matter of law, Law Society says
Current proposals to make the Scottish Parliament "permanent" represent a political declaration rather than any matter of law, the Law Society of Scotland said today.
Society president joins Judicial Appointments Board for Scotland
The Law Society of Scotland President, Alistair Morris, has been appointed as a solicitor member of the Judicial Appointments Board for Scotland.
Local pupils battle their way into debate tournament semi-finals
Local school pupils have won through to the semi-finals of the Law Society of Scotland’s national debating tournament after arguing the cases for and against the removal of immigration controls.
Law Society publishes its priorities for next UK Government
The protection of human rights, growing the economy and gaining long term clarity on the UK’s membership of the European Union should be among the key priorities for political parties, the Law Society of Scotland said today, 2 March.
Human trafficking legislation must put victims at its core
The Law Society has welcomed proposals for new legislation to tackle human trafficking but believes more protections are needed for victims.
John O’Donnell receives prison sentence for holding himself out as a solicitor
John O’Donnell was sentenced today, 27 February 2015, to a three-month period of imprisonment without the possibility of early release for breaching a court order against him holding himself out as a solicitor entitled to practise.
Law Society tribute to Joe Beltrami
President of the Law Society of Scotland, Alistair Morris, pays tribute to Scottish solicitor Joe Beltrami
Fake law firms ‘on the rise’
Scottish solicitors and members of the public are being warned to be on the alert for fraudulent law firms by the Law Society of Scotland.
Law Society comment on SLCC complaints figures
Law Society of Scotland chief executive, Lorna Jack, comments on latest figures from the Scottish Legal Complaints Commission
Law Society of Scotland to research homebuyer experience
Homebuyers in Scotland are being asked to take part in a new research project to help find out more about what they think are the key issues involved in buying or selling a property.
Law Society launches new equality standards and equal pay guidance
The Law Society of Scotland has published new equality standards for the legal profession along with a guide on carrying out an equal pay audit.
Law Society pays tribute to Leslie Cumming
The Law Society of Scotland has paid tribute to former Chief Accountant and Deputy Chief Executive, Leslie Cumming, who passed away last week.
Society appoints Wesleyan as practice finance expert
Wesleyan, the specialist financial services provider for lawyers, has been appointed as the Law Society of Scotland’s first expert partner providing financial advice to sole practitioner solicitors and high street law firms.
Society publishes independent review of consumer protections for homebuyers
The Law Society of Scotland has published a report today, 12 February, following an independent review of consumer protections for people buying and selling property in Scotland.
Scottish land law reform must be coherent, clear and workable, Law Society says
Scottish Government proposals for land reform need to be coherent, clear and workable, the Law Society of Scotland has said today, February 9.
Society to consult with solicitors on 2015 SLCC budget and levy
The Law Society has today, 6 February, launched a two-week consultation with its members on the Scottish Legal Complaints Commission's (SLCC) draft operating plan and budget for 2015/16.
Scottish solicitors can register as gender neutral
The Law Society of Scotland has responded to growing use of gender neutral titles to include ‘Mx’ among the option of titles available as part its registration process.
February 2015 Bulletin
Read the latest news from the Scottish legal profession in our February Bulletin.
March 2015 Bulletin
Read the latest news from the Scottish legal profession in our March Bulletin.
Traineeship numbers “on the rise”
The Law Society of Scotland has reported a rise in the number of traineeships available for aspiring solicitors.
Law education project set for expansion in Scotland
An innovative legal education programme is set for expansion in Scottish schools.
Law Society pays tribute to Alistair C. Clark
The Law Society of Scotland has paid tribute to past president, Alistair C. Clark who passed away earlier this week.
Law Society welcomes the timetable for Scottish Court Reforms
Responding to today’s speech by the Lord President where he announced a timetable for the reforms to Scotland’s courts, Fiona Robb, secretary to the Law Society of Scotland's Civil Justice Committee, said: “These reforms will have far-reaching and long term significance for the civil court structure in Scotland..."