Law Society news
LawscotTech boosted with new expertise to lead on legal technology innovation
The Law Society of Scotland has boosted its key advisory body on legal technology, with new members and a new chairman to continue its work leading on innovation for the profession.
Profile of the Profession 2023 launches
The Law Society of Scotland has today, 29 March, launched the Profile of the Profession, its major census of the Scottish legal profession.
Law Society congratulates Humza Yousaf on his appointment as First Minister
The Law Society of Scotland congratulates Humza Yousaf on his appointment as the First Minister of Scotland.
Legal Sector Affinity Group updates AML guidance
The Legal Sector Affinity Group (LSAG) has published the latest update to its HM Treasury-approved guidance on preventing money laundering in the legal sector.
Ramadan Mubarak (Happy Ramadan) to our Muslim members
Thursday, 23 March marked the start of Ramadan, a month-long event that is one of the Five Pillars of Islam and is marked by millions of Muslims around the world through prayer, reflection and daytime fasting.
Spike in fraudsters impersonating solicitors
A recent spike in online scams with fraudsters impersonating real law firms is a warning to all solicitors to be on the front foot to protect themselves and their clients.
Stevenson v Donoghue - The Immortal Snail - 90th anniversary conference papers published
Celebrating 'the immortal snail'. Papers from a global conference hosted by the Law Society of Scotland to mark the anniversary of the Donoghue v Stevenson case, have been published online.
Nominations sought for Law Society honorary membership
The Society is inviting nominations for honorary membership for outstanding service for the public good by a Scottish solicitor.
Law Society urges SLCC to minimise costs on solicitors
In its response to the SLCC’s proposed budget for 2023/24, the Society has questioned proposals for a 9% rise to the levy paid by solicitors and has urged the complaints handling body to to minimise cost increases.
Refreshed AML Client and Matter Level Risk Assessment templates
The AML team has launched a new Client and Matter Level Risk Assessment (CMLRA) template and guidance for members to use. Our AML Risk Manager Dale Trahms explains how to use the templates and why CMLRAs are important to get right.
Immigration Law first as paralegal gains Law Society accreditation
An Edinburgh-based paralegal is the first to be awarded the Law Society of Scotland’s Accredited Paralegal status specialising in Immigration Law.
Fraud alert – email interception
We have been alerted to fraudsters intercepting emails between a solicitor and their clients in an attempt to scam clients out of significant funds.
Law Society of Scotland challenges progress of Illegal Migration Bill to second reading
The Law Society of Scotland has raised concerns that the UK Government is pressing ahead with legislation which may not be compatible with the European Convention on Human Rights, potentially contravening UK law and the 1951 UN Refugee Convention.
Winners crowned in semi-final of Donald Dewar high school debate tournament
The four teams going through to this year’s Donald Dewar Memorial Debate Tournament final have been decided, after a closely fought semi-final focused on the future of the monarchy
Fraud alert – scam WhatsApp messages ‘from Thorntons’
We have been alerted that Thorntons is the latest law firm to be imitated by fraudsters on WhatsApp in order to attempt to scam people out of money for pretend services.
Fraud alert - scam messages claiming to be Teneu Legal
We have been alerted to a scam where fraudsters pretending to be Teneu Legal are using Facebook and WhatsApp to falsely offer certificates of sponsorship to international care home workers.
New Council member for Glasgow and Strathkelvin solicitors
Glasgow-based solicitor Gordon Lennox has been elected to join the Society’s Council following a recent by-election.
New training a no-cost boost to legal sector mental health
The Law Society of Scotland is stepping up its support for mental health and wellbeing in the legal sector, with small firms in particular to benefit from a new free mental health first aid training course.
SLCC report underlines need for regulatory reform
A new report from the SLCC has underlined the need for substantial reform to the processes for handling legal complaints.
Minister praises legal sector and pledges collaboration at Law Society dinner
The Minister for Community Safety Elena Whitham has praised Scotland’s legal profession and committed to working constructively in a speech at the Law Society of Scotland’s annual dinner.
Law Society Council renews support for Ukraine over Russia’s invasion
The Council of the Law Society of Scotland has renewed its condemnation of Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine, passing a new resolution on the ongoing conflict.
Fraud alert – bogus solicitor
We have been alerted to a fake law firm called 'Dorfman, George & Partners LLP', claiming to have offices in Aberdeen and London.