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LBTT update - Arrangements satisfactory

30th April 2018 | Professional support
An update for property practitioners about their responsibilities in relation to particular Land and Buildings Transaction Tax (LBTT) requirements.

Scam website - 'Alfred Pizzolante & Co Law Firm'

30th April 2018 | Fraud alerts
We have been informed of a fake website using real law firm addresses.

GDPR - Privacy notices

27th April 2018
Angus MacLeod, partner at Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie LLP, explains what you should put in a privacy notice and when you need to give one.

Trainee rates of pay 2018

27th April 2018 | New lawyers , Law Society news

Minimum Unit Pricing arrives in Scotland

27th April 2018 | Law Society news
Minimum Unit Pricing has been a long time coming. And it probably means paying more for some of your alcoholic drinks.

Law Society Council proposes 2.7% increase in practising certificate fee

27th April 2018 | Law Society news
Proposed practising certificate fee increase is the first for nine years.

Engagement and law degrees - why it's important

26th April 2018 | New lawyers
Ross Wilson, fourth year LLB student at Glasgow Caledonian University and Joint Director of their Law Clinic discusses how his involvement with the clinic has complemented his studies

#LawscotTour

26th April 2018 | Professional support
Trains, planes and automobiles - and that’s just the start of the upcoming road trip featuring our president and our newest colleagues in the member services engagement team!

Take part in developing the future route to qualification as a solicitor

24th April 2018
Solicitors and academics have the opportunity to feed into a review of legal education and the future of the route to qualification.

Why did we choose to report our pay gap?

24th April 2018 | Equality and diversity , Law Society news , Research and policy
Some of you may have noticed that we chose to report our pay gap even though we were not obliged to by the legislation. Head of Education Policy, Rob Marrs explains why.

Becoming a solicitor - the long way round

20th April 2018 | In-house lawyers
Paul Nevin, Senior Solicitor at Moray Council, discusses his alcoholism and belated entry to the legal profession.

Legal complaints costs to rise despite falling numbers

20th April 2018 | Regulation
The Scottish Legal Complaints Commission has confirmed plans for an above inflation increase in its 2018-19 budget, despite the falling number of eligible complaints against Scottish solicitors.

Rising Star Award celebrates in-house talent

19th April 2018 | Law Society news
Nominations are now open for the 2018 Law Society of Scotland In-house Rising Star award.

Innovation Cup 2018

18th April 2018 | Law Society news , Professional support
A new competition has been launched to tap in to the expertise of the Scottish legal community and improve risk management across the profession.

Important changes to our email updates

18th April 2018 | Professional support , Regulation
We want to keep our members up to date with the latest practice updates, changes to legislation, legal news, CPD training courses and more.

Take your seat at the table and join our Council to represent new lawyers

12th April 2018 | New lawyers
Olivia Parker, Careers Development Officer, tells NQs and admitted trainees why they should apply for the current position of Council Rep for New Lawyers and join the Law Society's decision-making body.

Public policy highlights

6th April 2018 | Research and policy , International
Our policy committees have had a busy month analysing and responding to proposed changes in the law to positively influence the creation of a fairer and more just society.

Sowing the seeds of successful future leaders

6th April 2018 | New lawyers
Olivia Parker, Careers Development Officer at the Law Society, talks about how best to invest in your junior workforce to boost morale and grow a committed, highly-skilled next generation of leaders.

Criminal procedure reforms - impact on statements

6th April 2018 | Crime
Criminal procedure reforms, following the implementation of Lord Carloway review recommendations, will impact on solicitors advising clients accused of a criminal offence.

Scottish solicitors rank regulatory role top priority for professional body

5th April 2018 | Law Society news
The Law Society of Scotland should continue to be responsible for representation, support and regulation of solicitors in Scotland, according to 95% of Scottish solicitors interviewed in a recent survey.

What the Lawscot Foundation means to Laura

5th April 2018 | Equality and diversity , New lawyers , Law Society news , Schools
One of our first ever Lawscot Foundation recipients is Laura, who is studying at Abertay University. While she was still at school, Laura spent a period of time living in a homeless shelter and writes about what the support from the Lawscot Foundation means to her.

Professional Practice Update - April 2018

5th April 2018 | Professional support
HSBC has completed its project to extend membership of its conveyancing panel to allow all firms regulated by the Society to apply for panel membership for purchase transactions in Scotland.

Law Society of Scotland reports 21% gender pay gap

3rd April 2018 | Law Society news , Equality and diversity
We've reported on our gender pay gap for the first time.

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