Law Society news
Law Society study shows that experience counts
Some areas of law may be seen as a “young person’s game” – but experienced solicitors are valued too, according to research carried out by the Law Society of Scotland.
Minister for Community Safety and Legal Affairs to address legal aid conference
Minister for Community Safety and Legal Affairs Paul Wheelhouse MSP and Lord Bonomy set to address solicitors at the Law Society of Scotland’s legal aid conference on Friday, 15 May.
Suits you sir! Law Society Staff take over charity shop in aid of Nepal Earthquake
Law Society staff are set to hit the high street when they swap a day in the office for a day running an Edinburgh charity shop to raise funds for Save the Children’s Nepal Earthquake appeal.
Law Society of Scotland announces office move
The Law Society of Scotland has announced that it will be moving offices within Edinburgh later this year.
Voting now open for Law Society Council elections
Voting is now open for the Law Society of Scotland’s Council elections and solicitors in the five contested constituencies are being encouraged to make the most of their vote.
Law Society report shows improving fortunes for smaller firms
The Society has published its latest financial benchmarking report.
May 2015 Bulletin
Read the latest news from the Scottish legal profession in our May Bulletin.
CML updates handbook for Scottish solicitors
The Law Society of Scotland has welcomed amendments to the Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML) Scottish edition handbook.
Law Society report shows improving fortunes for smaller law firms
The Society latest financial benchmarking report shows improving fortunes for smaller law firms.
Law Society calls for legal aid investment to protect access to justice
The Law Society of Scotland has published a package of recommendations to create a better funded and more efficient legal aid system which will protect access to justice in Scotland.
Law Society comment on 2015 SLCC budget and levy
The SLCC has published its operating plan and budget for 2015/16 today, Friday, 1 May 2015.
Professional Practice Updates - May 2015
The Law Society of Scotland has welcomed amendments to the Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML) Scottish edition handbook.
Trainee blog - Sarah McKeeve
Sarah obtained her LLB and Diploma from the University of Glasgow. After commencing her traineeship with Brodies in July 2013 with eight months in Glasgow’s Personal & Family team, Sarah flew her Glasgow nest to undertake a seat in the firm’s Edinburgh-based Corporate team.
NQ blog - May 2015: Practice makes perfect
John Brannigan studied at the University of Glasgow and completed his traineeship at Gallen & Co Solicitors.
New Council rep, survey, career event and more
New Council representative; Survey results and follow-up; Career event in London; A property lawyer's view of the City of London; Smartcard rollout in England and Wales
Legal aid news and updates - May 2015
In November 2014, the Law Society’s Legal Aid Committee published a discussion paper on legal assistance in Scotland. The consultation period closed on 30 January 2015.
Society staff net a profit for Kenya
They’re better known for work involving courts of law, but the Society’s staff took to the netball court last weekend at an event which raised £1,200 for families in Kenya.
Society responds to SLCC trends analysis
The Society responds to the publication of the Scottish Legal Complaints Commission’s report on trends in complaints against solicitors.
Scam using the name 'Thomas Oxford, ESQ.’
We’ve been made aware of a scam involving a fake solicitor claiming to have an address in Edinburgh.
Law Society Council candidates announced
Eight of the 10 seats due to be filled on the Law Society of Scotland’s Council this year will see a contested election after 17 solicitors put themselves forward for the 2015 elections.
Recommended pay rates for trainees to increase
Trainee solicitors across Scotland are set to benefit after the Law Society of Scotland agreed a 2% increase to its recommended pay rates.
Society welcomes appointment of Neil Stevenson as SLCC chief executive
The Law Society of Scotland has welcomed the news that the organisation's current director of representation Neil Stevenson is to be appointed the new chief executive of the Scottish Legal Complaints Commission.
Society pays tribute to Lindsay Montgomery who is to retire as SLAB chief executive
Scottish Legal Aid Board Chief Executive Lindsay Montgomery is to retire in August.