Law Society news
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.
Local pupils to debate immigration controls in Law Society tournament
Pupils from schools across Scotland are getting ready to debate the pros and cons of immigration controls in the second round of the Law Society of Scotland’s national debating tournament.
Two week window for committing assisted suicide remains unclear, Law Society says
People seeking to end their lives with assistance from another person will have two weeks in which to do so, but when this time limit starts remains unclear, the Law Society of Scotland said today, January 12.
Counter -Terrorism bill susceptible to challenge under human rights law, Law Society of Scotland say
The UK Government’s proposed anti-terrorism measures could be successfully challenged under the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR), the Law Society of Scotland has warned today.
84% of Scots solicitors calling lawyer helpline suffer stress
84% of Scottish solicitors calling LawCare in 2014 have reported stress according to the latest figures from the helpline.
January Bulletin
Read the latest news from the Scottish legal profession in our January Bulletin.
New equality strategy aims to help solicitors achieve career goals
The Law Society of Scotland’s new three-year equality strategy, published today, Wednesday, 7 January, aims to improve equality in the legal profession and support solicitors as they progress through their careers.
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.
Trainee blog - Karen Cossar
Karen studied both her undergraduate law degree, and her Diploma in Professional Legal Practice, at the University of Glasgow. She has returned east to Edinburgh and is now a trainee at Pinsent Masons.
NQ blog - January 2015
John Brannigan studied at the University of Glasgow and completed his traineeship at Gallen & Co Solicitors.
What is 'commercial awareness'? And why should you be aware of it?
Rob Marrs, senior policy and development manager at the Law Society of Scotland, demystifies ‘commercial awareness’ for prospective trainees – and explains how it can help them get the traineeship they want.
Members login / Find a solicitor - fix
Instructions for viewing the Find a solicitor page and for accessing the members' area of our website.
Fair access programme to be taken forward
A wide-ranging action plan aimed at making the route to qualification as a solicitor as fair as possible has been approved by the Law Society of Scotland's Council today (Friday 31 January).
New guidance on advising clients on alternative dispute resolution
The Law Society of Scotland is to publish new guidance for solicitors on advising clients about dispute resolution options.
Brussels office updates - family law (August)
The Brussels office produces monthly updates on the latest developments in subject specific areas.
Law Society alarmed by lawyers' arrests in Istanbul
The Law Society of Scotland joins with colleagues at the International Bar Association and other bar associations world-wide to voice extreme concern over the unlawful arrest of a significant number of lawyers at Çağlayan Court in Istanbul, Turkey on 11 June 2013, during a peaceful demonstration.
Society warns against penalising innocent blue badge holders
The Law Society of Scotland has warned that proposals to reform the blue badge system risk unfairly penalising innocent disabled people whose blue badges are misused through no fault of their own.
Law Society Council agrees to consider fair access campaign proposals
Law Society of Scotland Council members have today, Friday, 22 March, congratulated the Campaign for Fair Access to the Legal Profession (CFALP) for bringing forward detailed reform proposals and have agreed to give the plans more thorough consideration through its Education and Training Committee.