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Society allows solicitors to spread SLCC levy payment
Cost to be covered in the short term to assist members' cash flow
Journal to publish only digitally during pandemic
Magazine format retained but no paper version
Society names new regulation director
Rachel Wood appointed to succeed Phil Yelland
“Urgent” Society letter seeks SLCC levy cut
Submission on proposed rise calls for rethink to protect profession
Society takes stand on Dean's attendance ruling
Solicitor's obligation to attend remains despite new concession to counsel
CMA keeps up pressure for independent regulator
Report on legal services in Scotland backs Roberton conclusions
Society seeks COVID-19 support for legal aid practices
Appeal to SLAB and Government for cash flow measures
LexFactor band contest is latest virus cancellation
Lawyers' "Battle of the bands" postponed till at least May
Profession's leaders mark Justice Week
Society's President, and Dean of Faculty set out ideas of justice
Benchmarking survey finds steady profit picture despite revenue falls
Glasgow and Aberdeen see biggest profit per partner boost
New trainee court rights in force as rule change comes in
Applications for admission can be made after just three months
Society appeals for experiences of acting for vulnerable accused
Working group looking for improvements to justice system
Baroness Kennedy to lead at Society conference
Keynote address will focus on "Law and politics in an age of disruption"
65 new solicitors welcomed to profession
Sheriff Principal Lewis guest at admission ceremony
UK and Belgian legal professional bodies sign post-Brexit agreement
Memorandum of understanding lays basis for continued cooperation
Society concerned at further fall in legal aid spending (1)
Drop "does not correlate with drop in need" – President
Accredited legal technologist launched as latest specialism
Status open to solicitors and accredited paralegals with experience
Strathclyde student wins Society/Scottish Parliament competition
Essay looks at significance of Sexual Offences Disregards Act
Bearsden Academy wins 2019 Dewar Debate Tournament
Team comes best of four in Holyrood final
Office bearers change at Law Society of Scotland
John Mulholland and Amanda Millar become President and Vice President
Angiolini awarded honorary membership at Society AGM
Former Lord Advocate recognised for career achievements
Zambian Law Association chief chooses Society as role model
Bursary winner to spend executive internship in Scotland
Posts to be filled on 15 Society committees
Professional Conduct Committee among three convener posts open
One new face among five Glasgow winners in Society Council elections
Emma Crilley takes seat; in-house lawyers to have joint leaders