Law Society news
Workplace culture recognised with Gold accreditation
The Law Society of Scotland’s commitment to its people and workplace culture has been recognised with an Investors in People Gold accreditation.
Statement on the future retirement of the Lord President
The Lord President of the Court of Session and Lord Justice General of Scotland, Lord Carloway, has advised the Law Society of Scotland that he will be retiring from his judicial duties in early 2025.
"All Too Familiar" AML training film released to members
All members now have free access to the anti-money laundering (AML) film “All Too Familiar”, a dramatised look at how firms can become unwittingly involved in money laundering.
Law Society spotlights five in-house solicitors as shortlist for award is announced
Five in-house solicitors have been announced as finalists for this 2024's In-House Rising Star Award.
Law Society statement on SSBA boycott
The Law Society of Scotland has responded to an announcement from the Scottish Solicitors Bar Association that its members will be resuming a boycott of summary domestic abuse cases.
Holiday courts damaging overstretched criminal justice system
The Law Society of Scotland has called for criminal court hearings held on public holidays to be ended, because of the severe negative impact they are having on legal practitioners and their clients.
Tribute to former Council member Janet Hood
Law Society President Susan Murray and In-house Lawyer Committee Co-convener Sheekha Saha, pay tribute to former Council member and in-house solicitor Janet Hood.
New Law Society President brings in-house perspective
NHS solicitor Susan Murray has today begun her tenure as President of the Law Society of Scotland, bringing her in-house perspective and expertise to the role.
She will be supported in the role by new Vice President Pat Thom and Past President Sheila Webster, marking the first time the Law Society's three office bearer positions have simultaneously been held by women.
New and returning Council members boost Law Society
The governing Council for the Law Society of Scotland has been bolstered with the appointment of four new members, along with the reappointment of six others.
Law Society marks 75-year anniversary with celebratory dinner
The Law Society of Scotland has marked its 75th anniversary year with a formal dinner in Edinburgh, celebrating its ongoing role supporting and overseeing the solicitor profession.
Recommended pay for trainees rises as inflation pressures persist
The Law Society of Scotland has increased its recommended minimum pay rates for trainee solicitors, in recognition of persistent inflation and cost-of-living pressures.
AML thematic review of Suspicious Activity Reports
Our anti-money laundering (AML) team will launch its next thematic review this month, examining suspicious activity reports (SARs).
Ken Dalling elected as Head of the UK Delegation to the CCBE
Ken Dalling former president of the Law Society of Scotland has been elected to serve as the new Head of the UK Delegation to the Council of Bars and Law Societies of Europe (CCBE).
Court opinion emphasises need to comply on complaints
Court opinion published today, 30 April, emphasises need to comply on complaints
Lack of progress leads Law Society to withdraw from legal aid talks
The Law Society is to withdraw from discussions on the creation of a review mechanism for legal aid fees, stating it had ‘lost confidence’ in the Scottish Government project following a lack of progress in two years.
Clarity needed on proposed law to protect neurodivergent people
The Law Society of Scotland has called for greater clarity on the aims of new legislation to protect neurodivergent people and people with learning disabilities.
Spring celebrations for new solicitors with admissions ceremony
More than 50 new Scottish solicitors have been formally welcomed to the profession at an admissions ceremony in Edinburgh.
Tribute to Sheriff Considine
The Law Society's President Sheila Webster pays tribute to Sheriff Considine
Time to spotlight Scotland's in-house rising stars as 2024 award launches
The Law Society of Scotland is looking to spotlight Scotland’s newest in-house talent as they launch 2024’s In-House Rising Star award.
AML round up: April 2024
Our round up of all the latest important anti-money laundering news and developments to be aware of.
New Scottish Law Commissioner
The President of the Law Society of Scotland has congratulated Ann Stewart on her appointment to the Scottish Law Commission.
Michael Clancy awarded RSE fellowship
Law Society of Scotland Director of Law Reform, Michael Clancy OBE WS, has been honoured as a Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh.
Proposed conversion practices legislation ‘is too broad’
Proposed legislation to prohibit conversion practices in Scotland may criminalise legitimate behaviour unless a more precise approach is taken, according to the Law Society of Scotland.
Law Society seeks nominations for new Council members
Nominations are now open to join the Law Society of Scotland’s decision-making body to represent solicitors across the UK.