Law Society news
Practising certificate fee increase approved by solicitors
The practising certificate fee for 2023/24 was passed by solicitors at the Law Society's AGM on Thursday, 29 June 2023.
Law Society urges the Scottish Government to press ahead with legislative reforms following the Scottish Mental Health Review
The Scottish Government’s response to the Scottish Mental Health Law Review is a positive indication of governmental commitment to much needed legislative reform, according to the Law Society of Scotland.
Diversity data 2022/23 published
The Law Society of Scotland has published its latest diversity data, collected every two years as part of the annual practising certificate renewal process and offering a key insight into the make-up of today’s Scottish legal profession.
Law Society pays tribute to former solicitor and politician Winnie Ewing
Law Society President Sheila Webster has paid tribute to Winnie Ewing, the respected former solicitor and politician.
Christopher Knudsen wins 2023 In-House Rising Star Award
An early-career solicitor for a company focused on reducing food waste has been awarded the Law Society of Scotland’s 2023 In-House Rising Star Award.
Honorary Membership awarded to Peter Nicholson
Long-standing editor of The Journal, Peter Nicholson, has been conferred Honorary Membership of the Law Society of Scotland, becoming just the 21st person to be given the prestigious award.
AI and the courts – will machine decision-making ever replace judges?
Master of the Rolls and Head of Civil Justice in England and Wales Sir Geoffrey Vos highlighted the role AI could play in the justice system in his keynote speech at the Society's Law and Technology Conference on 14 June 2023.
Scotland’s best high school debaters crowned in tense final
Scotland’s best high school debaters have been crowned, with two pupils from Broxburn Academy winning the 2023 final of the Donald Dewar Memorial Debate Tournament.
Bright ideas in risk management sought for Innovation Cup
The search for the latest bright idea in risk management within the Scottish legal profession returns for another year.
Law Society acts to ensure students not impacted by marking boycott
The Law Society of Scotland has moved to support law students by advising universities that a marking and assessment boycott should not impede progress from undergraduate studies to the Diploma in Professional Legal Practice (DPLP).
In-House Rising Star Award heats up with shortlist announced
Four up-and-coming Scottish solicitors have been shortlisted as finalists for this year’s In-House Rising Star Award.
The judging panel will now select a final winner to be announced by Law Society of Scotland President Sheila Webster at the Society’s In-house Annual Conference on 20 June, 2023.
Solicitors invited to vote on PC fee at AGM
Solicitors are invited to vote on four resolutions at the Law Society of Scotland annual general meeting this month, including the proposed Practising Certificate fee for 2023/24.
Michael Samuel joins prestigious ranks with Honorary Membership
The Law Society of Scotland’s Council has selected respected Glasgow solicitor Michael Samuel as just the 20th person to receive Honorary Membership.