Law Society news
August Lawscot News
Our latest Lawscot News newsletter for members is out now.
Law reform round up August 2017
Our committees have been working on a number of Scottish Parliament and UK Parliamentary Bills and consultations including the EU (Withdrawal) Bill, the Scottish Law Commission’s Tenth Programme of Law Reform consultation and Brexit.
Professional Practice Updates - August 2017
Powers of attorney in England and Wales were criticised in the news recently as being open to abuse. We believe powers of attorney in Scotland are invaluable as a means of helping people manage their affairs and we will continue to support our members and the public to use them where appropriate.
Brussels Agenda - July/August 2017
Read the July/August edition, for all the latest EU developments.
In-house and private practice traineeships - two sides of the same coin
Gavin Smith, a trainee at Standard Life, explains how, whilst in-house and private practice traineeships have their differences, they actually have a lot in common.
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.
Bringing the world to ‘world-class’
Sarah Sutton, digital communications executive at the Law Society, talks about her bright idea to ensure international representation on the Society’s Council.
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...
Law Society tribute to Lord McCluskey
Graham Matthew, President of the Law Society of Scotland, pays tribute to Lord McCluskey.
Secret in-house lawyer: who is your client?
There are some dilemmas faced by those practising in-house that most dare not speak of. Not so our secret in-house lawyer. In the latest blog, they tackle a tricky question - who is your client?
Legal education: fit for purpose?
Having been invited to speak at the Trainee and Newly Qualified Society’s (TANQ) summer social, Rob Marrs, our Head Education, reflects on the event's key content and encourages all new lawyers to get involved.
New guide for Scottish solicitors sets out how to avert cyber attacks
Cybersecurity risks can be particularly severe for solicitors – but simple steps will help to reduce the risk of cyber attacks, according to a new guide published by the Law Society of Scotland.
"Whole of governance" approach needed for exiting EU
A "whole of governance" approach is needed following the introduction of the European Union (Withdrawal) Bill, the first of eight Brexit Bills, which sets out how EU-derived law will be incorporated into UK law following the repeal the 1972 European Communities Act on the day of exit.
Glasgow solicitor struck off
Glasgow-based solicitor Alison Greer has been found guilty of professional misconduct and has been struck off the roll of solicitors by the Scottish Solicitors' Discipline Tribunal.
Street Law shortlisted for social mobility award
The Law Society of Scotland’s Street Law project has been shortlisted for an innovation award at the inaugural UK Social Mobility Awards.
July Lawscot News
This month's Lawscot News features the keynote speakers for our 2017 annual conference, our new guide to in-house secondments and much more.
Law reform round up July 2017
Updates on the Child Poverty (Scotland) Bill, the Public consultation on the United Kingdom’s future legal framework for imposing and implementing sanctions and the Draft Court Rules in relation to Protective Expenses Orders.
Photo ID requirements at Glasgow Sheriff Court
Due to a recent review of security across Scottish courts, all regular court users must wear visible photo/ID passes at all times within the Glasgow Sheriff and Justice of the Peace Court building.
Solicitor advocates and international members wanted for Law Society Council
Scottish solicitor advocates and Scottish solicitors working overseas can put forward their nominations to join the Law Society of Scotland Council from noon on Wednesday, 12 July 2017.