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Thinking about doing the diploma?

28th June 2016 | New lawyers
Head of education Rob Marrs has some advice for anyone applying to do the diploma.

The Society's comment on the UK's vote to leave the EU

24th June 2016 | Law Society news
Law Society president says Brexit vote marks the start of monumental change for the UK

Fake solicitor calling himself 'David Donald'

23rd June 2016 | Fraud alerts , For the public
We’ve been alerted to a suspected scam where a member of the public has allegedly received correspondence from someone falsely claiming to be a solicitor called ‘David Donald’ based in Glasgow.

Stepping up from ordinary to honours without the horrors

22nd June 2016 | Schools
Danielle McLean, a fourth year LLB student at the University of Edinburgh explains what it's like stepping up from ordinary to honours when doing a law degree.

Scottish legal profession tackles mental health issues

22nd June 2016 | Law Society news
A new collaborative initiative to promote and support mental health and wellbeing in the Scottish legal community launches this week.

Time to review time limits on raising court actions

22nd June 2016 | Law Society news
The Society believes clarity is needed on the current time limits for raising claims in court.

Voting open for in-house lawyers’ representative

22nd June 2016 | Law Society news , In-house lawyers
Voting is open for the Law Society of Scotland In-house Lawyers Committee (ILC) Convener election and all in-house solicitors are being encouraged to make the most of their vote.

Brussels Agenda - June 2016

15th June 2016 | International
The latest news from the Law Societies' Brussels Office.

Group working in the diploma in legal practice

14th June 2016 | Schools
Samantha Stewart, who completed both her LLB and diploma at the University of Strathclyde, talks about the benefits of group working in the diploma and how to deal with the less positive stuff.

Nairn Academy pupils win national debating tournament

10th June 2016 | Law Society news
Caitlin Sherrett and Finlay Allmond from Nairn Academy 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 9 June.

The Society supports recommendation to raise age of criminal responsibility

10th June 2016 | Law Society news

Law Society and Legal Hackers Scotland to host access to justice 'hackathon'

2nd June 2016 | Law Society news , Research and policy
The Law Society of Scotland and Legal Hackers Scotland are inviting teams to gather round their laptops for the Law Society’s first ever access to justice 'hackathon'.

June 2016 Bulletin

1st June 2016 | Law Society news
Read the latest news from the Scottish legal profession in our June 2016 Bulletin

Trainee blog - John Morgan

1st June 2016 | New lawyers
John is one of our trainee bloggers from Brodies LLP. John grew up in Coatbridge, in North Lanarkshire, and attended the University of Glasgow for his LLB, spending time abroad at the Universities of Toronto, Connecticut and Cagliari.

NQ blog - June 2016: How do clients choose which firm to consult with?

1st June 2016 | New lawyers
John Brannigan studied at the University of Glasgow and completed his traineeship at Gallen & Co Solicitors.

Law reform round up June 2016

1st June 2016 | Research and policy
Scottish Law Commission discussion paper on prescription, proposals for a British Bill of Rights, and more.

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