Law Society news
Social media debate decides Donald Dewar semi-finalists
Semi-final teams are preparing for the penultimate stage of this year’s Donald Dewar Memorial Debating tournament next week, after debating the merits of social media verification.
Scottish Government’s legal aid plans fail to reflect urgency of crisis
The Law Society of Scotland says newly announced plans for legal aid fail to reflect the urgency and scale of the crisis in access to justice.
The Scottish Government has today released a legal aid discussion paper alongside plans to reduce the administrative burden of legal aid, but has remained silent on the key issue of inadequate fees driving solicitors to exit and putting the system into crisis.
Double solicitor admissions ceremony sets new record
Scotland’s legal sector has set a new record as more than 140 new solicitors were formally welcomed to the profession in central Edinburgh yesterday.
New solicitor advocates introduced to Court
The Law Society of Scotland granted extended rights of audience to 11 new solicitor advocates today, joining the 11 who were introduced last week.
More stars to rise as in-house solicitors’ award expands
The Law Society of Scotland has expanded its prestigious In-house Rising Star Award with a new category to recognise trainees, in addition to spotlighting newly qualified solicitors.
Extended rights of audience granted to 11 new solicitor advocates
The Law Society of Scotland has granted extended rights of audience to 11 new solicitor advocates at a ceremony held at the Court of Session in Edinburgh on Friday, 14 February 2025.
AML round up: February 2025
Catch up on all the latest anti-money laundering (AML) updates, news and guidance from the Law Society's AML team.
Lord Beckett appointed as Lord Justice Clerk
The Law Society's President has congratulated the Rt. Hon Lord Beckett on his appointment as Lord Justice Clerk.
Law Society celebrates members with professional recognition
Solicitors and paralegals have celebrated the new year with recognition in their chosen area of practice.