Law Society news
Stakeholder talks following suspension of the Applications Record
Following the Prime Minister's statement on Monday 23, Registers of Scotland suspended the Applications Record of the Land Register which means that they are no longer accepting applications for registration of titles. The Law Society is in talks with RoS to scope out possible ways forward.
Faculty ruling does not change solicitor obligations
Our comment following the publication of a Dean's Ruling allowing Faculty members to appear in criminal matters, short of trial, without the instructing solicitor.
Law Society responds to CMA report on legal services in Scotland
The Society responds to the Competition and Markets Authority report on legal services in Scotland
Homeworking hacks: our starter for 10
What do you need to think about as a colleague, manager or leader to help manage stress, increase mood and motivation when you’re working from home? Here's our starter for 10.
Lexfactor postponed
In light of current circumstances, we have made the difficult decision to postpone Lexfactor. Lorna Jack, chief executive explains.
Philip Rodney introduces Argyll Cycle
Philip Rodney will take to the stage this Thursday, in his latest role as Lexfactor Master of Ceremonies. In the run up to the event, Philip interviews the first (in alphabetical order only) Lexfactor band, Argyll Cycle.
Public policy highlights
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.
Collaboration with ICO set to benefit legal tech sector
Scotland’s legal tech sector is set to benefit from support from the Information Commissioner Office in developing innovative solutions to ensure GDPR compliance.
International Women's Day 2020
For International Women's Day 2020, we asked some of our members to tell us about the women in law who have inspired them during their career.
Face the future for the next 100 years of women in law
Members of the Scottish legal community are invited to face the future and have their pictures taken as part of a global photography project showcasing the future of women in law.
The photo shoot will be held between 11am and 3pm on Friday 6 March at the Law Society of Scotland’s Edinburgh office in the run up to International Women’s Day .
Annual competition for risk management bright ideas commences
Annual competition for risk management bright ideas commences
LexFactor Battle judges announced
Scotland's Lord President will head up the panel of judges for the LexFactor battle of the bands on 12 March.
New court rules in personal injury actions
New procedural rules are to apply in the Court of Session and must be followed in certain personal injury actions with effect from 1 March 2020.
Law Society President and Chief Executive take to the stage for 'LexFactor' fundraiser
Top musical talent from across Scotland’s legal profession have signed up to take part in the first LexFactor battle of the bands to support the Lawscot Foundation.
TCSP thematic review report
The legal sector’s provision of Trust or Company services has been identified as an inherently high risk area of business and as such, the area of focus for our first thematic review - the results of which have now been published.
Take a virtual tour of diploma providers
Planning on starting the Diploma in Professional Legal Practice in 2020? Take a tour of our virtual diploma fair to check out what's on offer from the six Scottish providers to consider all of your options.
Donald Dewar Memorial Debate Tournament 2019/20
Teams through to the semi-final of our national schools' debating tournament.
Law Society accredits first non-lawyer legal technology specialist
Legal technology expert Steve Dalgleish has been awarded Accredited Legal Technologist status by the Law Society.
Final year LLB survey 2020
We have launched a survey to understand more about the career aspirations of current law students and solicitors of the future. Whether you hope to become a solicitor or not, we would like to hear from all final year law students, to understand more about your career choices.
Your views wanted - Scottish legal aid fee review
The Legal Aid Committee are looking for your views to feed into their response to the Scottish Goverment's legal aid fee review.
Gillespie Macandrew joins contextualised recruitment pilot
Gillespie Macandrew is the third firm to join a pilot scheme to incorporate contextualised recruitment into their next trainee hiring round. A partnership between Rare Recruitment and the Law Society, the aim is to increase fair access to the profession.
Solicitor advocate introductory course
Bookings are now open for the March introductory course for potential solicitor advocates. Anyone looking to apply to become a solicitor advocate will need to complete an introductory course before making an application.
The value of legal aid
Legal aid plays an important role in Scottish society. John Mulholland, President of the Society pays tribute to our member solicitors who work on this basis to provide the very best quality advice and representation to some of the most vulnerable and marginalised members of our communities.
Law Society speaker at Holocaust Memorial event
Our Policy Executive, Gillian Mawdsley was invited to speak at a Holocaust Memorial Day event for the Scottish civil service, on the deceptively normal legal and policy processes which helped create concentration camps and facilitated mass murder.