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