Law Society news
Legal regulation bill passes first hurdle but chance to make public protection even stronger remains
New laws on regulating the Scottish legal sector can be strengthened further to better protect the public, the Law Society of Scotland has said.
Law Society accredited as a Leader in Diversity
We have been accredited as a Leader in Diversity, recognising our achievements and commitment to lead workplace best practice in Scotland.
Cross-party report shows government wrong to try to politically control legal profession
A new report from a cross-party committee of MSPs has shown how Scottish Government plans to try and control the way the legal profession operates were wrong and risked undermining the rule of law.
Paying tribute to Professor Philip Love CBE
Our President Sheila Webster has offered her deepest condolences to family, friends and former colleagues of Professor Philip Love, CBE, who was president of the Law Society of Scotland in 1981-1982.
AML: Changes to domestic PEPs
Domestic politically exposed persons (PEPs) can now be considered inherently lower risk than non-domestic PEPs, following recent changes to money laundering regulations by the UK government.