Law Society news
'CV fodder' – myth versus reality
Graduates pursuing a career in law should think about what the classic CV lines like ‘excellent communications skills’ really mean.
Why a solicitor is the best person to make your will
Six reasons you should see your solicitor if you're thinking about making a will.
Law Society pays tribute to Michael Scanlan
The Law Society of Scotland has paid tribute to past president, Michael Scanlan, who passed away today.
Spotlight on new lawyers groups: Part 1 Scottish Young Lawyers' Association
In the first of a series looking at support groups for new lawyers, we caught up with Emma Boffey, President of the Scottish Young Lawyers' Association (SYLA).
Judges wanted for Law Society debating tournament
The Law Society of Scotland is calling for judges for the Donald Dewar Memorial Debating Tournament 2015/16.
Bridging the gender pay gap
Rob Marrs, senior policy manager at the Society, shines a light on one of the biggest issues facing the legal profession: the gender pay gap.
Statement from the Law Society On Christopher Hales – crime agency alerted in 2011
The Law Society is confirming today (Friday 9 October) that it submitted a report on Christopher Hales to the Serious & Organised Crime Agency (SOCA, now the National Crime Agency) in 2011.
Drivers should be held criminally responsible for smokers when children present in cars, Law Society says
Drivers of cars in which someone is smoking where children are present, should be held criminally responsible along with the smoker themselves, the Law Society said today, 8 October.
Law Matters - October 2015
Law Matters keeps MSPs and parliamentary staff abreast of the Society's work at the Scottish, UK and European parliaments, highlighting key issues about the justice system and legal profession.
October 2015 Bulletin
Read the latest news from the Scottish legal profession in our October Bulletin.
Urgent fraud alert following unprecedented levels of scam activity - 7 October 2015
Fraud attempts against law firms are at unprecedented level.
Rising stars and stars that have risen – double celebrations at Law Society’s conference
Leigh Kirkpatrick, a solicitor at the Royal Bank of Scotland in Edinburgh, has won this year’s Law Society of Scotland In-House Lawyers’ Committee Rising Star Award.
Comment on Christopher Hales case, 3 October 2015
Lorna Jack comments on the Christopher Hales case following a statement from the Labour Party calling for an inquiry on the issue.
Law Society additional comment on Christopher Hales case
Lorna Jack, chief executive of the Law Society, issued a statement at a press conference held at 3.15pm, 1 October 2015
Bogus banks calls targeting firms - 1 October 2015
A number of Scottish firms have today reported that they have been contacted by phone by a male person claiming to be from the 'Fraud Department' of their bank.
Professional Practice updates - October 2015
The Society’s Trust and Succession Sub-Committee and Professional Practice Committee both independently identified that important issues of interest and concern to the profession arose out of the Scottish Solicitors’ Discipline Tribunal’s findings in The Law Society of Scotland v David Haddow Campbell (11 March 2013).
Trainee blog - Letitia Longworth
Letitia Longworth obtained her graduate LLB and Diploma from the University of Edinburgh, after studying English in St Andrews for her first degree. Letitia is two months into her first seat with Brodies LLP, working with the Energy & Infrastructure team in Edinburgh.
NQ blog - October 2015: App technology and staying efficient
John Brannigan studied at the University of Glasgow and completed his traineeship at Gallen & Co Solicitors.
Networking opportunities, Scottish notaries
Networking group to begin offering events for Scottish solicitors in London; Invitation to celebrate the EU's ratification of the Hague Conference Choice of Courts Convention; Practice rights of Scottish notaries public in England and Wales
Law Society further comment on Christopher Hales case
Lorna Jack, Chief Executive of the Law Society of Scotland, comments on why the Law Society took until December 2014 to raise the SSDT case with the Crown Office
Law Society responds to Christopher Hales case
Lorna Jack, Chief Executive of the Law Society of Scotland, comments on the SSDT case that led to Christopher Hales being struck off as a solicitor
Law Society Responds to query on Audit Scotland Report Supplement
Our response to query on the Audit Scotland Report on Sheriff Courts supplement
Spotlight on Brexit at Law in Scotland conference
The consequences of leaving the European Union, Scotland’s international role in promoting the rule of law and what judges discuss behind the scenes are among the topics that will feature at this year’s flagship Law Society of Scotland conference.
A little clarity on pension auto-enrolment for trainee solicitors
In his latest piece, Rob Marrs, senior policy and development manager at the Society, answers questions regarding pension auto-enrolment for trainee solicitors.