Law Society news
Brussels Agenda - August 2016
The latest news from the Law Societies' Brussels Office.
Law Society seeks new CCBE representative
We are looking to appoint an experienced and enthusiastic representative to the UK delegation of the Council of Bars and Law Societies of Europe (CCBE).
Life in the fast lane - some tips for studying the accelerated LLB degree
Considering the accelerated LLB degree as an option for your route to becoming a solicitor? Christopher Murphy, who’s been there and got the t-shirt, explains some of the things to bear in mind.
Progressing your career as an in-house lawyer
Leigh Kirkpatrick, Legal Counsel in the Services Legal team at RBS, offers some pointers on how in-house lawyers can progress their career.
Transparency key to better informed and better protected consumers
The Society responds to the Competition and Markets Authority interim report on legal services market
Judicial Factor appointed to Paisley law firm
The Law Society of Scotland has successfully petitioned the Court of Session to appoint a Judicial Factor over Paisley legal practice, Robertson and Ross Solicitors Limited today, Friday 12 August 2016.
Equality and Diversity - meet our guest bloggers
Shona Simon, President of Employment Tribunals (Scotland) tells us about her career path and experiences.
August 2016 Bulletin
Read the latest news from the Scottish legal profession in our August 2016 Bulletin
Law reform round up August 2016
New proposals to introduce a no-blame redress scheme for the healthcare sector, new police powers for stop and search, Investigatory Powers Bill and more.
Practising certificate renewal for Scottish solicitors opens this month
Scottish solicitors will be able to renew their practising certificate online from 25 August 2016, with 31 October set as the deadline for completing the process.
What stress means for new lawyers
Olivia Parker, Careers & Outreach Executive at the Society, looks at the causes of and potential solutions to stress for legal professionals in the early part of their career.
Trainee blog - Kathryn Alexander
Kathryn is one of our trainee bloggers from Brodies LLP. After graduating from Durham University with a degree in German and Spanish, Kathryn returned to her native Edinburgh for the LLB and Diploma.
NQ blog - August 2016: What does the average Scottish solicitor have in common with Harvey Specter?
John Brannigan studied at the University of Glasgow and completed his traineeship at Gallen & Co Solicitors.
Scottish notaries working in England and Wales - we need your input
We’re continuing to argue for revision of the restrictions in the Legal Services Act 2007 which prevent Scottish notaries working in England from performing notarial services.
Law Society comment on court fees consultation
Eilidh Wiseman, president of the Law Society, comments on Scottish Government proposals for raising fees for bringing court actions across the civil courts.
Five benefits of undertaking an LLM programme
David Murphy, a graduate of the University of Edinburgh explains why he's undertaking the extra step to complete an LLM degree.
Suspicious emails from a "Linda McNair" - 22 July 2016
We’re aware of potentially malicious emails being sent from a “Linda McNair Conveyancer PLS Connect” reporting to relate to a property transaction.
How in-house lawyers can get the most from LinkedIn
Sara Scott, Vice Convener of the Society's In-house Lawyers' Committee looks at why and how in-house solicitors can learn to love LinkedIn and get more out of it by doing just four key things.
Mastering study-life balance during your LLB
Caitlin Alexander, an LLB student at the University of Glasgow, make a case for capitalising on summer holidays to do the thighs you love.
Law Society pays tribute to Jock Smith
Law Society president Eilidh Wiseman has paid tribute to past president Jock Smith (John Mitchell Melvin Smith WS), who passed away last week.
New stop and search powers would have little benefit, Law Society says
The Law Society of Scotland has questioned the benefit of giving police new powers to stop and search children and young people today, Monday 18 July.
Children’s Hearings System | Vision and Values Review
The Children’s Hearings Improvement Partnership (CHIP) have published a new vision and values statement for the Children’s Hearings System, and are keen to get your views on this work, its content and its relevance.
Law Society of Scotland urges House of Lords to protect client confidentiality
We have urged the House of Lords to support proposals to protect confidentiality between lawyers and clients under the Investigatory Powers Bill, which begins its committee stage today, Monday 11 July.
Thirty minutes to help defend legal aid
Mark Thorley and Jim Stephenson, partners at Thorley Stephenson and members of the Law Society’s Legal Aid Committee, explain why they've completed the independent legal aid financial survey.