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Law Society members reach new career heights
A select number of the Law Society of Scotland's members have achieved new heights in their careers as they have been accredited in their chosen fields.
New partnership bolsters Law Society sustainability commitment
The Law Society of Scotland has furthered its commitment to sustainability by partnering with the global climate network, the Legal Sustainability Alliance (LSA).
Spring celebrations for newly accredited Law Society members
Spring celebrations are in order for our solicitors and paralegals who have received recognition in their chosen area of practice.
Celebrations at first banking and finance paralegal accreditation
A senior paralegal in Edinburgh has become the first person to receive the Law Society of Scotland’s new paralegal accreditation in banking and finance.
New solicitor advocates introduced to Court
The Law Society of Scotland granted extended rights of audience to 11 new solicitor advocates today, joining the 11 who were introduced last week.
Law Society celebrates members with professional recognition
Solicitors and paralegals have celebrated the new year with recognition in their chosen area of practice.
Law Society members achieve professional milestones
A select number of the Law Society of Scotland's members have achieved new heights in their careers as they have been accredited in their chosen fields.
New research to support future needs of smaller firms
The Law Society of Scotland has commissioned a new research project to ensure it can best support smaller firms and the essential services they provide.
New career heights reached for Law Society members
A select number of the Law Society of Scotland's members have achieved new heights in their careers as they have been accredited in their chosen fields.
New guide navigates AI challenges for Scottish solicitors
A new guide has been launched to help Scottish solicitors navigate the growing range of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) products while avoiding potential risks posed to their businesses and clients.
Law Society members achieve career milestones
Congratulations are in order for 27 members of the Law Society of Scotland who have been recognised in their areas of practice.
Law Society celebrates members with professional recognition
Congratulations are in order for 16 members of the Law Society of Scotland who have been recognised in their areas of practice.
New career heights reached for Law Society members
Congratulations are in order for 66 members of the Law Society of Scotland who have been recognised in their areas of practice.
Guide on improving disability inclusion in legal sector launches
We've launched a guide to help improve disability and neurodiversity inclusion across the Scottish legal profession.
Technology experts urge Scottish legal sector to embrace AI
The growing importance of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and technology for the legal sector has been examined at a conference hosted by the Law Society of Scotland.
AML inspection guide released
Our anti-money laundering (AML) team has released a guide to help members understand more about the AML inspections process and how to prepare for different types of inspection.
"All Too Familiar" AML training film released to members
All members now have free access to the anti-money laundering (AML) film “All Too Familiar”, a dramatised look at how firms can become unwittingly involved in money laundering.
AML round up: April 2024
Our round up of all the latest important anti-money laundering news and developments to be aware of.
New guide a watershed moment for law sector wellbeing
The Law Society of Scotland has underlined its commitment to the mental health of legal professionals with the launch of a new resource to guide workplaces.
AML round up: July 2023
Catch up on all the latest anti-money laundering (AML) news for the legal sector, plus what the AML team has been working on to help aid practices.
AML attestation initial findings
The anti-money laundering (AML) team reveals the initial findings of its new supervisory attestation process, which was launched in November last year and is an ongoing piece of work reaching all practices who may not fall under the scope of our full high-risk AML inspection process.
LawscotTech boosted with new expertise to lead on legal technology innovation
The Law Society of Scotland has boosted its key advisory body on legal technology, with new members and a new chairman to continue its work leading on innovation for the profession.
Refreshed AML Client and Matter Level Risk Assessment templates
The AML team has launched a new Client and Matter Level Risk Assessment (CMLRA) template and guidance for members to use. Our AML Risk Manager Dale Trahms explains how to use the templates and why CMLRAs are important to get right.
New Statutory Instrument comes into force for Overseas Entities
New Statutory Instrument comes into force on 12 January which makes some amendments to the requirements on relevant persons who verify an Overseas Entity.