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Dailly calls for controls on representing limited partnerships
Society should prevent acting where transparency rules not observed

Regulation still top priority for Society, member survey finds
95% also support continuation of dual role

Financial benchmarking survey deadline extended
Society allows extra three weeks for completion

Four schools win through to Dewar Debate final
Tournament comes to climax in Holyrood in June

SLCC must seek efficiency reforms to curb levy rise: Society
Response to budget proposals calls for major system changes

Dewar Debate semi-finals take place tomorrow
Sixteen schools compete for places in Holyrood final

NQ seat added to Society Council elections
Nominations open on Monday for 12 places this year

Society video highlights benchmarking survey benefits
Firms have till next week to take part

Lady Hale to be keynote speaker at Society's annual conference
Advance discount now available for October event

Society launches business skills training series
Events and videos available to professionals in any industry

Society and Parliament offer this year's student blog prize
Work experience and £500 for best entry on committee engagement

Society welcomes review call for new legal aid approach
"Much to support" in report, but some caveats

Lawscot Foundation wins European silver
Student support fund recognised in European Association Awards

Scots legal sector gains international marketing arm
Society, firms and SDI partner to launch dedicated marketing resource

Society considers rule change for earlier admission
Some trainees could appear in court at earlier stage

Judicial factor appointed to Austins of Dalbeattie
Society action follows sequestration of sole principal

Law Society warns of redemption scam
Communications being intercepted and bank details changed

Legal sector financial benchmarking survey 2018 is launched
Taking part can help 'bring firms' financial data to life'

Society opens committee recruitment round
Four convener posts among vacancies on 15 committees

Society launches Lawscot Foundation case study video
Young carer who became law student tells his story

"Drastic need" to modernise legal services regulation, Society argues
Submission to independent review calls for radical reforms

Traineeships slightly down in 2016-17, but Society claims stable picture
Figures for latest practice year show 1% decrease in new starts

Special meeting approves solicitor practice rules changes
Financial business and money laundering rules into line with new law

Society hits back at "inflation-busting" SLCC levy plan
President calls for "proper independent oversight" of complaints body