Opportunities to join Law Society Council now open

Scottish solicitors from both the east and west coasts are being invited to stand for nomination to the Law Society of Scotland’s Council. 

There are ten seats available across four constituencies. 

Council members for each of the ten available seats will be elected by their fellow ‘constituency’ members for a three-year term and the successful candidates will be invited to attend nine council meetings a year, either digitally or in person.

Alison Atack, President of the Law Society said, “I became a Council member in 1998, representing the Glasgow and Strathkelvin constituency, and have found it both challenging and rewarding.  It is a unique opportunity to expand your network, broaden your understanding and represent the views of solicitors with shared perspectives, whether they relate to region, sector or stage of career. I would strongly encourage my fellow Scottish solicitors to stand for election.”

Nominations for the ten available seats in the 2019 elections are currently being invited and should be submitted by 12 noon Wednesday 24 April.

Seats are available in the following constituencies.

• Cupar, Dunfermline & Kirkcaldy - 2 seats
• Glasgow & Strathkelvin – 5 seats
• Greenock, Kilmarnock & Paisley – 2 seats
• Perth – 1 seat

 Voting will be open from 12 noon on Thursday 2 May 2019 and will close 12 noon Thursday 16 May. The successful candidates will be invited to attend their first Council meeting on Friday 31 May 2019.

More information about the application process and what’s involved in being a Council member can be found on our website and any queries can be directed the Law Society Registrar, DavidCullen@lawscot.org.uk