Law Society news
Brussels Agenda - June 2017
Read the June edition, for all the latest EU developments.
New legislation on Scottish partnerships
The UK Government has introduced new legislation which extends beneficial ownership registration requirements to Scottish limited partnerships and certain Scottish general partnerships
Anti-money laundering regulations - update
The Law Society of Scotland is working with representatives from across the UK’s legal sector to update anti-money laundering (AML) guidance, following changes brought about by the Money Laundering Regulations, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds (Information on the Payer) Regulations 2017 (MLRs), which have come into effect this week.
What is commercial awareness and how do I get it?
Linsey Fadiga, second-year law student at Edinburgh Napier University, looks at commercial awareness - what it is, how to get it and how to prove you have it!
Two new Law Society of Scotland Board members
Ken Dalling and Amanda Millar have been elected as the newest members of the Law Society of Scotland’s Board. They will take up their new positions as of the next Board meeting on 10 July.
The debate - What the judges want
Victoria Lane is a senior solicitor at Brodies LLP and a part-time tutor at Edinburgh University. Victoria’s debating experience kicked off in the Donald Dewar Debate when she was still at school and continued throughout her university career.
The debate - Three perspectives, one set of eyes
Sarah Sutton is our Digital Communications Specialist, but in her former role as Media Communications Executive, Sarah looked after the Donald Dewar Memorial Debating Tournament. Read Sarah's blog about her experiences of the competition from different perspectives.
Clear targets needed to ensure child poverty ambitions stay on track
Setting clear targets and establishing a National Poverty and Inequality Commission would help to meet aims of eradicating child poverty says the Law Society of Scotland.
Law Society launches summer school for pupils aiming for career in law
The Law Society of Scotland is holding its first summer school for pupils aiming for a career in law.
Douglas Academy pupils win national debating tournament
Arun Smith and Matthew McIlree from Douglas Academy have won the final of the Law Society of Scotland’s Donald Dewar Memorial Debating Tournament last night, Thursday 15 June, and earned the title of Scotland’s best young debaters.
Pupils from four Scottish schools reach final of national debating tournament
Pupils from Douglas Academy, the High School of Dundee, Kelvinside Academy and Madras College are preparing for the final of this year’s Donald Dewar Memorial Debating Tournament, to be held this Thursday, 15 June.
The debate - Planning, prep & pressure to get it right
Lyndsey Thomson is the Society's careers and outreach coordinator. Lyndsey works on a number of education and training initiatives and having recently taken on the Donald Dewar Memorial Debating Tournament, she tells us about what's involved.
Law Society welcomes court ruling on complaints handling
The Law Society of Scotland has welcomed a Court of Session ruling on the handling of over 200 legal complaints.
June 2017 Lawscot News
Our newsletter, Lawscot News, is full of the latest news and views from the Scottish legal profession.
Law reform round up June 2017
The Society’s committees have been working on a number of Scottish Parliament and UK Parliamentary Bills and consultations including the Domestic Abuse (Scotland) Bill, the Great Repeal Bill White Paper and the beneficial ownership register.
Wanted! Your views on our new app
We are looking for solicitors, paralegals and trainees to take part in a one-hour focus group in Edinburgh or Glasgow.
Join our new lawyers reference group
Applications are still open for anyone wanting to join our new lawyers reference group! The group meets bi-annually in Edinburgh to discuss issues affecting new lawyers and contribute to the Law Society's strategy in related areas.
Got a passion for the profession?
As this blog goes live there are less than 24 hours until voting for the general election opens.
Find a Solicitor upgrade
We’re upgrading the Find a Solicitor tool on our website to help people looking for a solicitor access accurate, up to date information on every practising Scottish solicitor and their firm.
Urgent investment needed to secure long-term future of legal aid
The Law Society of Scotland has called for increased investment, less bureaucracy and better use of technology to ensure the long-term sustainability of legal aid.
Hate crime video wins student competition
This year’s annual student competition run by the Law Society in partnership with the Scottish Parliament took a step away from the traditional essay format and invited students to produce either a blog or a video.
The Diploma - your questions answered
Each year, we survey our outgoing Diploma students to gather information on a range of topics including where they studied, whether they have secured traineeships, career aspirations and what careers support they have received during university.
Life on the accelerated LLB
Lara Pedreschi is a first-year accelerated LLB student at the University of Edinburgh, having previously undertaken a degree in history. Lara's goal is to qualify and practise as a solicitor in Scotland.