Law Society news
My experience as a Hearings Intern
Charlotte White is currently undertaking the Diploma in Legal Practice at the University of Dundee having obtained an LLB in Scots and English Law in 2016. Here she talks about her experience as a Hearings Intern at the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC).
Society urges that rule of law and litigants should be at the heart of Brexit talks on CJEU
The Law Society of Scotland has said that it will be critically important for the UK Government and EU Commission to consider the needs of litigants with cases going before the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) prior to Brexit.
Work in-house? Thinking about taking on a trainee? Do it!
Katie Wood, Head of Admissions, explains the benefits of taking on a trainee in-house.
Fraud alert - Caller claiming to be from RBS
A law firm received a telephone call this week from someone claiming to be Jonathan Leslie, Digital Fraud Strategy Relationship Manager from Royal Bank of Scotland in Edinburgh.
Show of support for Aamer Anwar following Barcelona attack
The Law Society of Scotland has joined the widespread show of support for human rights solicitor Aamer Anwar, following a series of abusive messages in response to his eye witness account of last week’s terror attack in Barcelona.
Law Society joins In-house Counsel Worldwide
Fraser Hudghton, head of in-house member engagement, celebrates the recent acceptance of our application to become a member of In-house Counsel Worldwide (ICW).
It’s (not just) the law: Five other disciplines that can make you a better lawyer
Andrew Scott, Outreach and Research Officer in the Law Society of Scotland CPD & Training team, explains the value of interdisciplinary knowledge for legal professionals.
“Entirely unremarkable”? - Guest blog by Adrian Ward
Ahead of our annual conference on Tuesday 19 September, Adrian Ward, consultant at TC Young and honorary lifetime member of the Law Society of Scotland, reflects on a career in which just conscientiously “fulfilling the basic role of the solicitor” has helped make the law serve society better, nationally and internationally.
SSDT prohibits former Scottish solicitor from rejoining the roll
The Scottish Solicitors’ Discipline Tribunal (SSDT) has found former solicitor David Nightingale guilty of professional misconduct in connection with acts of dishonesty in relation to client funds, in the course of his work at a Coatbridge-based firm.
Proposed Bill would offer protection to children
Proposals to change the law would offer children the same legal protection from assault as adults, according to the Law Society of Scotland.
Accredited Paralegal launch
Over 400 Law Society of Scotland registered paralegals will become known as, ‘Accredited Paralegals', as of today, 7 August.
Further two Ross Harper partners struck off
The Scottish Solicitors’ Discipline Tribunal (SSDT) has struck a further two former Ross Harper partners from the roll of solicitors following an investigation by the Law Society of Scotland.
First awards offered by Lawscot Foundation to ‘inspirational’ candidates
Law Society of Scotland charity the Lawscot Foundation is to provide support for eight young people from less advantaged backgrounds who are starting Scots law degrees this autumn.
August Lawscot News
Our latest Lawscot News newsletter for members is out now.
Law reform round up August 2017
Our committees have been working on a number of Scottish Parliament and UK Parliamentary Bills and consultations including the EU (Withdrawal) Bill, the Scottish Law Commission’s Tenth Programme of Law Reform consultation and Brexit.
Professional Practice Updates - August 2017
Powers of attorney in England and Wales were criticised in the news recently as being open to abuse. We believe powers of attorney in Scotland are invaluable as a means of helping people manage their affairs and we will continue to support our members and the public to use them where appropriate.
Brussels Agenda - July/August 2017
Read the July/August edition, for all the latest EU developments.
In-house and private practice traineeships - two sides of the same coin
Gavin Smith, a trainee at Standard Life, explains how, whilst in-house and private practice traineeships have their differences, they actually have a lot in common.
First applications to 'life-changing' Lawscot Foundation
The Society's Head of Careers and Outreach, Heather McKendrick, is inspired by the first group of applicants to Lawscot Foundation.
First awards offered by Lawscot Foundation to ‘inspirational’ candidates
Law Society of Scotland charity the Lawscot Foundation is to provide support for eight young people from less advantaged backgrounds who are starting Scots law degrees this autumn.
HSBC to extend conveyancing panel in Scotland
HSBC is to extend membership of its conveyancing panel to allow firms regulated by the Society to apply for panel membership for purchase transactions in Scotland.
Society welcomes Supreme Court judgment on 'unlawful' employment tribunal fees
Commenting on the Supreme Court judgment that employment tribunal fees are unlawful, Stuart Naismith, Convener of the Law Society of Scotland’s Access to Justice Committee, said...
Law Society of Scotland annual conference: For the greater good
Scotland’s most senior judge, the Right Honorable Lord President of the Court of Session, Lord Carloway, will make the opening keynote address at this year’s Law Society of Scotland annual conference.
UK Government consultation: anti-money laundering supervisory review
The UK Government has launched a consultation on how a new anti-money laundering supervisory body should operate and be funded.