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EU Bill lacks clarity and means erosion of rights: Society
Call to Government to maximise discussion and consultation
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Society survey seeks to assess impact of legal aid
Solicitors have two weeks to complete brief online form
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Society offers booking service for professional practice advice
Solicitors can log on to book phone consultations
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Society calls for recogniton and enforcement of UK and EU citizens' rights
'Just, fair and practical' agreements are required
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Support for Aamer Anwar following Barcelona attack
Solicitor receives backing from Law Society of Scotland
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Law Society of Scotland publishes ‘Who is your client?’ advice for in-house lawyers
New guidelines provide help for in-house solicitors
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Society provides evidence on Offensive Behaviour bill
Doubts expressed over Act's success in tackling sectarianism
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Registered paralegals now known as “accredited”
Society changes name to reflect professional status
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Ending physical punishment of children could be good thing: Society
Response on proposed bill recognises culture change on children's rights
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Lawscot Foundation makes its first awards
Eight successful candidates show "inspirational" drive
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HSBC relaxes conveyancing panel rules following Society talks
All regulated legal firms will be able to apply
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Lord President heads programme at Society's annual conference
"For the greater good" theme looks at potential for profession
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Society publishes cybersecurity advice for solicitors
New guide sets out steps to help prevent attacks
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"Whole of governance" approach needed to Brexit bill, Society claims
Concern over Henry VIII powers, and call for civic society to be involved
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Society's Street Law shortlisted for another award
Student programme named in inaugural UK Social Mobility Awards
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Solicitor advocates and overseas members invited to apply for Council
Nominations open next week for two new co-opted members
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Society announces new board appointments
Solicitors Amanda Millar and Ken Dalling join top Council group
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Brexit bills will bring "unprecedented" law reform work: Society
Comments on Queen's Speech highlight enormous challenge ahead
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Society summer school aims to attract pupils to the law
Four day event will give better idea of legal career
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Douglas Academy wins Society-backed schools debate
Milngavie pupils triumph in Donald Dewar tournament
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SLCC held entitled to re-categorise “hybrid” complaints
Inner House rejects Society appeal over removal of conduct issue
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Swathe of Society committee places open to applicants
Sixteen legal and regulatory committees seek new members
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Urgent investment needed to save legal aid: Society
Review submission also seeks simpler rules and better use of IT
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Matthews, Atack take up Society office bearer roles
Thanks to Eilidh Wiseman on stepping down as President