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Law centres protest mooted civil legal aid restrictions
Society consultation proposals come under attack

Society recognised for new lawyer support work
UK body awards "Best Practice in Career Development Services" title

Scottish solicitor numbers top 11,000 to reach new high
Women now almost 50% of membership, Society reveals

Legal complaints video released for public benefit
Society and SLCC combine to help people understand process

Linlithgow by-election to be held for Society Council seat
Nominations open until 25 November for five-month term

Survey opens on solicitor pro bono work
Society seeks measure of unpaid work for clients and others

Society paper proposes "root and branch" legal aid overhaul
Discussion document aims to provoke debate on civil and criminal funding

Deadline approaches for Society mentoring applicants
Second scheme to follow successful pilot

Holyrood should have say in reserved matters: Society
Smith Commission submission calls for consultation before certain decisions

Society, Faculty renew concerns on Assisted Suicide Bill
Evidence to Justice Committee calls for definition and clarity

Final week of key regulation consultations
10 October deadline for responses to Society papers

Solicitors back improved partner training requirements
Society consultation reveals support for two-stage process

Society sets out plans for coming year
SGM confirms standstill practising certificate fee

Society calls for country to "come together" post-vote
"Clear roadmap" needed for further devolution: Morris

Professional bodies take up marathon charity challenges
Advocates go "BachtoBach" as Society trains for Rob Roy Challenge