Law Society news
Justice not served as legal aid ignored again in Scottish Budget
The Scottish Government’s 2024-25 Budget continues its distorted and shortsighted approach to criminal justice, according to the Law Society of Scotland.
AML Certificate 2022 results
Our anti-money laundering (AML) Risk Manager, Jenni Rodgers, provides an update on the key insights and analysis from the data that practices provided in the 2022 AML Certificate.
Admissions ceremony 2023
Christmas has come early for 66 new Scottish solicitors, as they were formally welcomed to the profession at an admissions ceremony in Edinburgh. Law Society of Scotland President Sheila Webster presented each with a certificate of enrolment at the historic Signet Library, and they will now be entered into the roll of Scottish solicitors.
2023 annual members survey launches
The Law Society’s annual survey of its membership has been launched. It aims to provide a better understanding of members’ views on a wide range of topics, including where they believe the focus of the Society’s work should be.
Ceremony celebrates new solicitor advocates in 30th anniversary year
The Law Society of Scotland has granted extended rights of audience to seven solicitors, with the new solicitor advocates introduced to the Court in a ceremony at the Court of Session in Edinburgh.
Fraud alert - Law Society
A fraudulent email has been sent to some solicitors purporting to be from the Law Society.
Rwanda Bill would undermine international law and judicial independence
The Law Society of Scotland has raised serious concerns about the likely legal ramifications of the UK Government’s Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill.
Updated UK AML guidance published
The Legal Sector Affinity Group has published an important update to its anti-money laundering (AML) guidance for the UK legal profession, including proposed changes to the identification and verification approach.