Law Society news
Details of brokerage of Master Policy from 1 January 2017
Details of how members can contact Lockton, the new broker of the Master Policy from 1 January 2017.
Fake calls from person claiming to be from the Law Society of Scotland - 22 December 2016
We’re aware of a potential scam where an individual claiming to be from the Law Society of Scotland has called law firms asking their staff to contact our chief executive on a mobile phone number given
Brussels Agenda - December 2016
The latest news from the Law Societies' Brussels Office.
Law Society of Scotland's statement on ‘Scotland’s Place in Europe’
Law Society President Eilidh Wiseman comments on the Scottish Government's paper on Scotland's future relationship with Europe
Glasgow Solicitor Alison Atack to be next Law Society of Scotland vice president
Glasgow solicitor Alison Atack has been confirmed as the Law Society of Scotland’s next vice president today, Friday, 16 December 2016.
Society comments on Scottish Government Budget
Scottish Government Budget raises concerns about sustainability of legal aid
Criminals sending fake bank letters to Lloyds customers - 14 December 2016
The UK’s national fraud and cybercrime reporting centre, ActionFraud, has warned that Lloyds customers should be on the lookout for a new sophisticated fraud involving fake bank letters.
Overcoming initial nerves to thrive during your diploma
Sarah Beattie, a student at the University of Dundee, explains how she got to grips with the challenge of tackling the diploma in professional legal practice.
International Human Rights Day 2016 - Blog
We speak to Professor Alan Miller, Special Envoy of the Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions, on International Human Rights Day 2016
Law Society commences legal action against SLCC on ‘hybrid’ legal complaints
The Society has taken action to seek clarity on how certain types of legal complaints should be handled
School pupils storm through to debating tournament next round
School pupils from across Scotland successfully debated the pros and cons of holding referendums to win through to the next stage of the Law Society of Scotland’s national debating tournament.
December 2016 Lawscot News
Read the latest news from the Scottish legal profession in our December 2016 Lawscot News
Law reform round up December 2016
Proposed Football Act (Repeal) (Scotland) Bill, the impacts of Brexit on Justice and Security and the Future of Forestry in Scotland and more.
Routine improvement to our website
Due to routine improvement work to our website, some of our online services will be unavailable temporarily between 1pm on Thursday 15 December and 10am on Monday 19 December 2016.
Society past president elected to head CCBE
Ruthven Gemmell has been elected as president of the Council of Bars and Law Societies of Europe
Smartcard honoured at new cyber awards
The Law Society of Scotland picked up the Leading Light Innovation award at the recently-held inaugural Scottish Cyber Awards in Edinburgh.
Law Society welcomes plan to improve the lives of disabled people
The Law Society of Scotland has praised the Scottish Government for taking a ‘ground breaking’ approach in its new plan, ‘A Fairer Scotland for Disabled People’.
Courts need to prepare for proposed domestic abuse reforms
The Law Society of Scotland has welcomed the Scottish Government’s proposed criminal procedure reforms for the introduction of a new domestic abuse offence and warned that the courts may have to anticipate the need for additional resources.
Law Society criticises drop in legal aid spending
The Society has responded to the publication of the Scottish Legal Aid Board’s annual report which shows a drop in legal aid spending.
Professional Practice Updates - December 2016
In light of recent reported cases, we would like to remind members that we have guidance on the terms of Rule B1.5, Proper Instructions, namely that a member must be satisfied when taking instructions from a client that the client does in fact have capacity to give instructions in relation to that matter.
Trainee blog - Emily Callaghan
Emily is a first-year trainee from Brodies LLP. Her first seat is in the Commercial Services Division. Emily obtained her LLB and Diploma from the University of Dundee.
NQ blog - December 2016: Five tips for a successful transition from trainee to NQ
John Brannigan studied at the University of Glasgow and completed his traineeship at Gallen & Co Solicitors.
The UK should maintain links with Europe's police
The Society has responded to the House of Lords EU Home Affairs Sub-Committee's Inquiry on the future of EU-UK security and police co-operation