Law Society news
Moveable Transactions Bill: Get involved
The Moveable Transactions Bill seeks to modernise and reform Scots Law in relation to security over and assignation of moveable property. Registers of Scotland are inviting members of the legal profession to get involved in user testing of the related registers.
New Law Society President ready for challenges of year ahead
The Law Society's new President for 2023/24, Sheila Webster has pledged to fight for the independence of the legal profession from government, describing this as a critical time for the profession and the rule of law in Scotland.
Sheila takes up the presidency today, 19 May, with NHS Scotland solicitor Susan Murray becoming the Society's new Vice President.
Law Society joins international call for protection of lawyers’ independence following Scottish Government reform proposal risks
The Society has signed up to an international declaration on protecting the independence of the judiciary and the legal profession. The move follows our warnings about new proposals to reform regulation of legal services, which could see unprecedented direct intervention from Scottish Government ministers in our regulatory work, seriously risking the independence of the legal profession.
New legal sector engagement forum
The Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) has set up a new legal sector engagement forum, which practices are being encouraged to join.
Cost-of-living pressures prompt recommended pay boost for trainees
The Law Society of Scotland has approved an unprecedented 10 per cent uplift in recommended pay for trainee solicitors to help with ongoing cost-of-living pressures.
Mental Health Awareness Week 2023 - Programme of events
This year to mark Mental Health Awareness Week, we've focused on the official theme of anxiety. Sessions include looking at different therapies to tackle anxiety, advice to support children, yoga flow and how nutrition can impact your mental health. Sessions take place 16-19 May, free of charge during lunchtimes.