Law Society news
Scottish Arbitration Survey results published
The Scottish Arbitration Survey, a combined initiative of the Law Society of Scotland, the University of Aberdeen and Burness Paull LLP, has issued its first set of results.
The future of the In-House Lawyers’ Group
Following our survey, the Law Society Council made a decision on the future of the ILG.
Law Society welcomes appointment of Colin Lancaster as Chief Executive of the Scottish Legal Aid Board
The Law Society of Scotland has welcomed the news that Colin Lancaster has been appointed the new chief executive of the Scottish Legal Aid Board (SLAB).
Law Matters - June 2015
Law Matters keeps MSPs and parliamentary staff abreast of the Society's work at the Scottish, UK and European parliaments, highlighting key issues about the justice system and legal profession.
How much should trainee solicitors be paid?
Rob Marrs, senior policy and development manager at the Law Society of Scotland, ponders the age-old questions around trainee pay.
Law Society endorses new anti-money laundering compliance system
An innovative online system to help solicitors meet anti-money laundering (AML) obligations is being launched this month.
Law Society calls for more research into custodial sentencing and better resourced rehabilitation programmes
Releasing prisoners a mere six months before the end of their sentence, is not enough time to reintegrate prisoners into the community and reduce the risk of reoffending, the Law Society of Scotland warned today 22 June.
The Word on the High Street June 2015
The summer edition of the newsletter for all practitioners working in the small and medium sized firms which make up the backbone of the profession.
Cyclist v Driver: is the road to justice about to become uneven?
Two solicitors look from differing viewpoints at liability on the road and the potential impact of changes proposed by the cycling lobby.
Technological advances increase workloads for solicitors and widen ‘hours gap’, study finds
Smartphones and tablets are encouraging a culture of long hours in the legal profession, a study by the Law Society of Scotland has found.
Drivers should bear responsibility for smoking in cars, Law Society says
Drivers should be those held liable for people smoking in cars when children are present, not necessarily the smokers themselves, the Law Society of Scotland said today 15 June.
Deadline for historical client balances
We're urging all firms to fully complete the work required to disburse all client balances held following conclusion of transactions by 31 October 2015.
Law Society staff raise £550 in charity shop takeover for Nepal
Law Society of Scotland staff hit the high street yesterday when they took over a charity shop in the heart of Edinburgh to raise money for the Nepal earthquake disaster.
Legal aid news and updates - June 2015
The Society’s Legal Aid Committee would like to update members on regulations which have been laid in the Scottish Parliament.
How we support our legal aid members – a personal perspective
Matthew Thomson, solicitor and legal aid policy officer at the Law Society of Scotland outlines what the Society does to support its members who work in legal aid.
Apologies Bill could generate confusion over medical negligence
The Law Society of Scotland, while supporting the aims of the Scottish Parliament’s Apologies Bill, has raised questions on what it could achieve in cases involving medical practitioners.
Law Society pays tribute to Oliver Adair
The Law Society of Scotland has paid tribute to its former Council member and legal aid convener Oliver Adair who passed away earlier this week after a long fight with cancer.
Madras College pupils win national debating tournament final
Pupils from Madras College have been crowned Scotland’s best young debaters after winning the final of the Law Society of Scotland’s Donald Dewar Memorial Debating Tournament last night, Thursday 4 June.
June 2015 Bulletin
Read the latest news from the Scottish legal profession in our June Bulletin.
Law Society pays tribute to Charles Kennedy
Law Society president Christine McLintock pays tribute to Charles Kennedy, whose death was announced this morning.
Pupils to debate media coverage of terrorist attacks in national debating tournament final
Students from four Scottish schools are set to go head to head when they debate media coverage of terrorist attacks at the final of the Law Society of Scotland’s Donald Dewar Memorial Debating Tournament.
So you want to be an…in-house lawyer?
On 2 June 2015, the SYLA and the ILG joined forces to present "So You Want to Be an...In-house Lawyer?" at the Edinburgh offices of Standard Life. Mark Conroy, a trainee solicitor at Standard Life, tells us more.
Welcome to the new ILG committee members
Three new members have joined the committee, following on from the committee advertising for new members to join by co-option. Find out more about who they are and what they do.
Law Society of Scotland joins forces with Tilney Bestinvest
Leading investment and planning group, Tilney Bestinvest has been appointed as the Law Society of Scotland’s expert partner offering investment management and financial advice for solicitors’ clients.