Law Society news
New president for theLaw Society
Christine McLintock takes up the reins as President of the Law Society of Scotland
Law Society to move to Atria One in Edinburgh
The Law Society confirmed its plans to move to new Edinburgh offices at its annual general meeting.
Law Society welcomes appointment of new Advocate General
Law Society President Christine McLintock welcomes appointment of Richard Keen as Advocate General
Scotland Bill published
Law Society welcomes publication of the Scotland Bill
The Law Society of Scotland AGM 2015, report by Lynda Towers
On Thursday 28 May 2015, the Society held its AGM. Lynda Towers, ILG Committee Chair, provided a report on the ILG activities in the last year.
Cars with children smoking ban laudable but difficult to enforce
A ban on adults smoking in cars while children are present is a laudable initiative, however would prove difficult to enforce.
Society welcomes inclusion of Scotland Bill in Queen’s Speech
The Law Society of Scotland has welcomed the inclusion of a new Scotland Bill in today’s Queen’s Speech.
Assisted Suicide Bill ambiguous and lacking in definition, Law Society warns
The proposed assisted suicide bill would fail to protect the people it intends to due to lack of clarity says the Law Society of Scotland.
Record turnout for Law Society Council elections
Record numbers of solicitors across Scotland, England and Wales have voted in this year’s Law Society of Scotland Council elections.
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.