Law Society news
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.
The Society's comment on the UK's vote to leave the EU
Law Society president says Brexit vote marks the start of monumental change for the UK
Fake solicitor calling himself 'David Donald'
We’ve been alerted to a suspected scam where a member of the public has allegedly received correspondence from someone falsely claiming to be a solicitor called ‘David Donald’ based in Glasgow.
Stepping up from ordinary to honours without the horrors
Danielle McLean, a fourth year LLB student at the University of Edinburgh explains what it's like stepping up from ordinary to honours when doing a law degree.
Scottish legal profession tackles mental health issues
A new collaborative initiative to promote and support mental health and wellbeing in the Scottish legal community launches this week.
Time to review time limits on raising court actions
The Society believes clarity is needed on the current time limits for raising claims in court.
Voting open for in-house lawyers’ representative
Voting is open for the Law Society of Scotland In-house Lawyers Committee (ILC) Convener election and all in-house solicitors are being encouraged to make the most of their vote.
Brussels Agenda - June 2016
The latest news from the Law Societies' Brussels Office.
Group working in the diploma in legal practice
Samantha Stewart, who completed both her LLB and diploma at the University of Strathclyde, talks about the benefits of group working in the diploma and how to deal with the less positive stuff.
Nairn Academy pupils win national debating tournament
Caitlin Sherrett and Finlay Allmond from Nairn Academy have been crowned Scotland’s best young debaters after winning the final of the Law Society of Scotland’s Donald Dewar Memorial Debating Tournament last night, Thursday 9 June.
Law Society and Legal Hackers Scotland to host access to justice 'hackathon'
The Law Society of Scotland and Legal Hackers Scotland are inviting teams to gather round their laptops for the Law Society’s first ever access to justice 'hackathon'.
June 2016 Bulletin
Read the latest news from the Scottish legal profession in our June 2016 Bulletin
Trainee blog - John Morgan
John is one of our trainee bloggers from Brodies LLP. John grew up in Coatbridge, in North Lanarkshire, and attended the University of Glasgow for his LLB, spending time abroad at the Universities of Toronto, Connecticut and Cagliari.