Law Society news
"All Too Familiar" AML training film released to members
All members now have free access to the anti-money laundering (AML) film “All Too Familiar”, a dramatised look at how firms can become unwittingly involved in money laundering.
Law Society spotlights five in-house solicitors as shortlist for award is announced
Five in-house solicitors have been announced as finalists for this 2024's In-House Rising Star Award.
Law Society statement on SSBA boycott
The Law Society of Scotland has responded to an announcement from the Scottish Solicitors Bar Association that its members will be resuming a boycott of summary domestic abuse cases.
Holiday courts damaging overstretched criminal justice system
The Law Society of Scotland has called for criminal court hearings held on public holidays to be ended, because of the severe negative impact they are having on legal practitioners and their clients.
Tribute to former Council member Janet Hood
Law Society President Susan Murray and In-house Lawyer Committee Co-convener Sheekha Saha, pay tribute to former Council member and in-house solicitor Janet Hood.
New Law Society President brings in-house perspective
NHS solicitor Susan Murray has today begun her tenure as President of the Law Society of Scotland, bringing her in-house perspective and expertise to the role.
She will be supported in the role by new Vice President Pat Thom and Past President Sheila Webster, marking the first time the Law Society's three office bearer positions have simultaneously been held by women.
New and returning Council members boost Law Society
The governing Council for the Law Society of Scotland has been bolstered with the appointment of four new members, along with the reappointment of six others.
Law Society marks 75-year anniversary with celebratory dinner
The Law Society of Scotland has marked its 75th anniversary year with a formal dinner in Edinburgh, celebrating its ongoing role supporting and overseeing the solicitor profession.
Recommended pay for trainees rises as inflation pressures persist
The Law Society of Scotland has increased its recommended minimum pay rates for trainee solicitors, in recognition of persistent inflation and cost-of-living pressures.
AML thematic review of Suspicious Activity Reports
Our anti-money laundering (AML) team will launch its next thematic review this month, examining suspicious activity reports (SARs).