Law Society news
Society publishes independent review of consumer protections for homebuyers
The Law Society of Scotland has published a report today, 12 February, following an independent review of consumer protections for people buying and selling property in Scotland.
Convener of Society's Property Law Committee to speak at Unifi conference
Ross Mackay, convener of the Law Society of Scotland’s Property Law Committee and chair of the Society’s Future of Conveyancing working party, will be speaking at a conference hosted by Unifi Scotland on 10 March 2015.
Scottish land law reform must be coherent, clear and workable, Law Society says
Scottish Government proposals for land reform need to be coherent, clear and workable, the Law Society of Scotland has said today, February 9.
Society to consult with solicitors on 2015 SLCC budget and levy
The Law Society has today, 6 February, launched a two-week consultation with its members on the Scottish Legal Complaints Commission's (SLCC) draft operating plan and budget for 2015/16.
Registers of Scotland rejection fee alert
From Monday 9 February 2015, firms will be charged a £30 rejection fee for failed applications to Registers of Scotland. This follows the end of the grace period in which rejection fees were not charged.
Scottish solicitors can register as gender neutral
The Law Society of Scotland has responded to growing use of gender neutral titles to include ‘Mx’ among the option of titles available as part its registration process.
February 2015 Bulletin
Read the latest news from the Scottish legal profession in our February Bulletin.
March 2015 Bulletin
Read the latest news from the Scottish legal profession in our March Bulletin.
Traineeship numbers “on the rise”
The Law Society of Scotland has reported a rise in the number of traineeships available for aspiring solicitors.
Registration opens for Global Law Summit
Scottish solicitors are being invited to attend the Global Law Summit which takes place in London from 23-25 February.
Law education project set for expansion in Scotland
An innovative legal education programme is set for expansion in Scottish schools.
Reminders: Retention fee payment & registered foreign lawyer renewal papers
Action required by those wishing to remain on the roll of Scottish solicitors, as a well as multinational practices.
Got your CPD record up-to-date?
Practising certificate holders encouraged to confirm CPD attendance for 2013/14.
Changes to the Consumer Credit Group Licence regime
The Society’s interim arrangements under the new consumer credit regime have now been made permanent in an agreement with the FCA.
Professional practice updates - February 2015
Following the introduction of the Registers of Scotland rejection fee on 9 February, the Society met with Registers of Scotland to gain a better understanding of the type and volume of issues being raised.
Trainee blog - Andrew Gibson
Andrew Gibson is one of our new trainee bloggers. He’s one of three trainees from Brodies LLP who’ll be contributing to the blog.
NQ blog - February 2015: Handling cases from start to finish
John Brannigan studied at the University of Glasgow and completed his traineeship at Gallen & Co Solicitors.
Law Society pays tribute to Alistair C. Clark
The Law Society of Scotland has paid tribute to past president, Alistair C. Clark who passed away earlier this week.
Could the regulation of letting agents affect you?
The Scottish Government is in the process of preparing to implement a new scheme for the mandatory regulation and registration of letting agents in Scotland, under the Housing (Scotland) Act 2014.
Law Society welcomes the timetable for Scottish Court Reforms
Responding to today’s speech by the Lord President where he announced a timetable for the reforms to Scotland’s courts, Fiona Robb, secretary to the Law Society of Scotland's Civil Justice Committee, said: “These reforms will have far-reaching and long term significance for the civil court structure in Scotland..."
New timetable for reform set to make courts more accessible for Scottish business
A statement from Alistair Morris, president of the Law Society of Scotland, in response to today’s announcement by the Lord President on the timetable for reform of Scotland’s civil courts.
Law Society welcomes publication of draft Scotland clauses
Alistair Morris, President of the Law Society of Scotland, said: “We welcome the publication of the draft clauses and are pleased to see that they take into account the Smith Commission recommendations.
Home Office rule change for Sikh solicitors attending UK detention centres
The Law Society of Scotland has welcomed new Home Office rules which mean that Sikh solicitors will no longer have to remove articles of faith when meeting clients in UK detention centres.
What makes a good trainee solicitor (according to employers)?
Some prominent solicitors and people from legal firms' HR departments told us what they look for in a trainee solicitor. Following their advice could help you secure a legal traineeship.