Law Society news
Trainee blog - Kathryn Alexander
Kathryn is one of our trainee bloggers from Brodies LLP. After graduating from Durham University with a degree in German and Spanish, Kathryn returned to her native Edinburgh for the LLB and Diploma.
NQ blog - August 2016: What does the average Scottish solicitor have in common with Harvey Specter?
John Brannigan studied at the University of Glasgow and completed his traineeship at Gallen & Co Solicitors.
Scottish notaries working in England and Wales - we need your input
We’re continuing to argue for revision of the restrictions in the Legal Services Act 2007 which prevent Scottish notaries working in England from performing notarial services.
Law Society comment on court fees consultation
Eilidh Wiseman, president of the Law Society, comments on Scottish Government proposals for raising fees for bringing court actions across the civil courts.
Five benefits of undertaking an LLM programme
David Murphy, a graduate of the University of Edinburgh explains why he's undertaking the extra step to complete an LLM degree.
Suspicious emails from a "Linda McNair" - 22 July 2016
We’re aware of potentially malicious emails being sent from a “Linda McNair Conveyancer PLS Connect” reporting to relate to a property transaction.
How in-house lawyers can get the most from LinkedIn
Sara Scott, Vice Convener of the Society's In-house Lawyers' Committee looks at why and how in-house solicitors can learn to love LinkedIn and get more out of it by doing just four key things.
Mastering study-life balance during your LLB
Caitlin Alexander, an LLB student at the University of Glasgow, make a case for capitalising on summer holidays to do the thighs you love.
Law Society pays tribute to Jock Smith
Law Society president Eilidh Wiseman has paid tribute to past president Jock Smith (John Mitchell Melvin Smith WS), who passed away last week.
New stop and search powers would have little benefit, Law Society says
The Law Society of Scotland has questioned the benefit of giving police new powers to stop and search children and young people today, Monday 18 July.
Children’s Hearings System | Vision and Values Review
The Children’s Hearings Improvement Partnership (CHIP) have published a new vision and values statement for the Children’s Hearings System, and are keen to get your views on this work, its content and its relevance.
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.
Thirty minutes to help defend legal aid
Mark Thorley and Jim Stephenson, partners at Thorley Stephenson and members of the Law Society’s Legal Aid Committee, explain why they've completed the independent legal aid financial survey.
July 2016 Bulletin
Read the latest news from the Scottish legal profession in our July 2016 Bulletin
Law reform round up July 2016
Immigration and asylum tribunal fees, the minimum age of criminal responsibility, the proposed secondary market for pension annuities, and more.
Equality and Diversity - meet our guest bloggers
We speak to Rosalind McInnes from the BBC
Scottish Solicitors’ Discipline Tribunal seeks new solicitor members
There will be a number of vacancies for new solicitor members on the Scottish Solicitors’ Discipline Tribunal (SSDT) later this year.
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).
BME networking and support
We'd like to bring together solicitors from a BME background to discuss how the Society could offer support to those members.
Tech 4 Justice Hackathon video
The legal and technology sectors joined forces for Scotland’s first legal hackathon, Tech4justice in June 2016.
Trainee blog - Letitia Longworth
Letitia is one of our trainee bloggers from Brodies LLP. Originally from York, Letitia obtained her first degree in English from the University of St Andrews, before moving to Edinburgh for the LLB and Diploma.
NQ blog - July 2016: 4 Steps to success
John Brannigan studied at the University of Glasgow and completed his traineeship at Gallen & Co Solicitors.
Thinking about doing the diploma?
Head of education Rob Marrs has some advice for anyone applying to do the diploma.