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Legal aid lawyers fail to earn living wage, Society research finds
Warning of "deserts" if public unable to find firms willing to act

Advocate General challenges Society over Brexit bill briefing
Society denies "political" charge over Sewel convention comments

Information evening to be held for Lawscot Foundation
Aims and ways to support Society charity to be discussed

Sixteen schools win Dewar Debate semi-final places
Next challenge will be to debate motion seen at last minute

Drugs in sport is next Dewar Debate topic
57 school teams compete for place in semi-finals

Five join In-house Lawyers' Committee
New appointments bring committee up to strength

Society consults on alternative routes to qualification
Views invited on ways to improve flexibility while maintaining standards

Engagement with devolved governments "crucial" during Brexit talks: Society
Statement calls for ongoing stability and collaboration in justice matters

Society and Parliament offering prize for student video/blog
Competition to explain rule of law to 16 and 17 year olds

"Street Law" in running for European training initiative award
European Association recognises Society project for disadvantaged

Scottish Government Brexit paper deserves full consideration: Society
President's statement highlights legal and constitutional issues

Budget won't help legal aid sector: Society response
"Another challenging year" in prospect following Mackay's statement

Society takes SLCC to court over "hybrid" complaints relabelling
Two bodies at odds over way to resolve legal difficulties

Society welcome for domestic abuse-related procedure reforms
Warning that extra criminal court resources may be needed

Society welcome for continued Europol links
Cross-border cooperation "key" to combating crime

"Sponsor a bauble" Christmas appeal opened to aid Society's charity
Lawsuit Foundation to benefit from sponsored tree decorations

Two contest Society Vice Presidency for 2017-18
Alison Atack and John Mulholland nominated as Matthews set for President

Society's smartcard wins cyber award
Secure transaction facility named top innovation

Dewar debating tournament kicks off new season
First round motion proposes ban on referendums

Consolidate hate crime legislation, Society argues
Single Act would assist clarity and MSP scrutiny

Scottish legal bodies unite to defend judicial independence
Society-Faculty joint statement follows article 50 case fallout

Society's new annual plan sets out 30 objectives for 2016-17
New services for members among top goals for coming year

Solicitors up with IT despite security worries, Society finds
Technology audit report launched at cyber conference

Turkey condemned for any move to reinstate death penalty
Law Society of Scotland and Faculty of Advocates co-sign statement by CCBE