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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
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Advocate General challenges Society over Brexit bill briefing
Society denies "political" charge over Sewel convention comments
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Information evening to be held for Lawscot Foundation
Aims and ways to support Society charity to be discussed
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Sixteen schools win Dewar Debate semi-final places
Next challenge will be to debate motion seen at last minute
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Drugs in sport is next Dewar Debate topic
57 school teams compete for place in semi-finals
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Five join In-house Lawyers' Committee
New appointments bring committee up to strength
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Society consults on alternative routes to qualification
Views invited on ways to improve flexibility while maintaining standards
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Engagement with devolved governments "crucial" during Brexit talks: Society
Statement calls for ongoing stability and collaboration in justice matters
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Society and Parliament offering prize for student video/blog
Competition to explain rule of law to 16 and 17 year olds
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"Street Law" in running for European training initiative award
European Association recognises Society project for disadvantaged
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Scottish Government Brexit paper deserves full consideration: Society
President's statement highlights legal and constitutional issues
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Budget won't help legal aid sector: Society response
"Another challenging year" in prospect following Mackay's statement
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Society takes SLCC to court over "hybrid" complaints relabelling
Two bodies at odds over way to resolve legal difficulties
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Society welcome for domestic abuse-related procedure reforms
Warning that extra criminal court resources may be needed
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Society welcome for continued Europol links
Cross-border cooperation "key" to combating crime
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"Sponsor a bauble" Christmas appeal opened to aid Society's charity
Lawsuit Foundation to benefit from sponsored tree decorations
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Two contest Society Vice Presidency for 2017-18
Alison Atack and John Mulholland nominated as Matthews set for President
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Society's smartcard wins cyber award
Secure transaction facility named top innovation
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Dewar debating tournament kicks off new season
First round motion proposes ban on referendums
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Consolidate hate crime legislation, Society argues
Single Act would assist clarity and MSP scrutiny
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Scottish legal bodies unite to defend judicial independence
Society-Faculty joint statement follows article 50 case fallout
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Society's new annual plan sets out 30 objectives for 2016-17
New services for members among top goals for coming year
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Solicitors up with IT despite security worries, Society finds
Technology audit report launched at cyber conference
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Turkey condemned for any move to reinstate death penalty
Law Society of Scotland and Faculty of Advocates co-sign statement by CCBE