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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..."
New timetable for reform set to make courts more accessible for Scottish business
A statement from Alistair Morris, president of the Law Society of Scotland, in response to today’s announcement by the Lord President on the timetable for reform of Scotland’s civil courts.
Law Society welcomes publication of draft Scotland clauses
Alistair Morris, President of the Law Society of Scotland, said: “We welcome the publication of the draft clauses and are pleased to see that they take into account the Smith Commission recommendations.
Home Office rule change for Sikh solicitors attending UK detention centres
The Law Society of Scotland has welcomed new Home Office rules which mean that Sikh solicitors will no longer have to remove articles of faith when meeting clients in UK detention centres.
Local pupils to debate immigration controls in Law Society tournament
Pupils from schools across Scotland are getting ready to debate the pros and cons of immigration controls in the second round of the Law Society of Scotland’s national debating tournament.
Two week window for committing assisted suicide remains unclear, Law Society says
People seeking to end their lives with assistance from another person will have two weeks in which to do so, but when this time limit starts remains unclear, the Law Society of Scotland said today, January 12.
Counter -Terrorism bill susceptible to challenge under human rights law, Law Society of Scotland say
The UK Government’s proposed anti-terrorism measures could be successfully challenged under the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR), the Law Society of Scotland has warned today.
84% of Scots solicitors calling lawyer helpline suffer stress
84% of Scottish solicitors calling LawCare in 2014 have reported stress according to the latest figures from the helpline.
January Bulletin
Read the latest news from the Scottish legal profession in our January Bulletin.
New equality strategy aims to help solicitors achieve career goals
The Law Society of Scotland’s new three-year equality strategy, published today, Wednesday, 7 January, aims to improve equality in the legal profession and support solicitors as they progress through their careers.
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