Law Society news
Tributes to former Labour and Conservative Ministers
Our President has paid tribute to former Labour Chancellor, Lord Alistair Darling and to former Conservative Minister, Lord James Douglas-Hamilton, long serving Edinburgh MPs and former lawyers: ‘This week we have lost two elder statesmen of Scottish and UK politics. Both were deeply committed public servants and highly regarded across the political spectrum.’
Law Society colleagues raise £3,606.40 for Scottish Autism
Law Society of Scotland colleagues have shown their support for autistic people by raising £3,606.40 for the charity Scottish Autism.
Law Society announces next phase of climate crisis response
The Law Society of Scotland has announced further steps in response to the escalating climate crisis, seeking to act and lead change across the legal sector.
Cross Party MSP report shows why Bill on legal services regulation must change
A critical cross-party MSP report on the Scottish Government’s new legislation on regulating legal services has shown why the Bill needs to change.
Pat Thom nominated as Law Society president-elect 2025/26
Solicitor Pat Thom has been nominated as president-elect 2025/26 of the Law Society of Scotland.
New look Journal set to go live in 2024 with Think Publishing
A new look Law Society of Scotland Journal is set to go live in 2024. The move follows the appointment of Think Publishing following a competitive tender process earlier this year.
Journal Editor receives Lifetime Achievement award
Peter Nicholson, editor of the Law Society of Scotland’s Journal magazine has been honoured with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2023 Herald Law Awards.
Law Society publishes annual plan for 2023-24
Supporting the legal profession and protecting the public interest lie at the heart of the Law Society’s annual plan for 2023-24.
Survey shows mental health issues widespread in legal profession
Results from our Profile of the Profession research suggest that nearly two out of three Scottish legal professionals have experienced mental health issues in the past five years, underlining the importance of our sector-wide focus on wellbeing.