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EU Bill lacks clarity and means erosion of rights: Society
Call to Government to maximise discussion and consultation

Society survey seeks to assess impact of legal aid
Solicitors have two weeks to complete brief online form

Society offers booking service for professional practice advice
Solicitors can log on to book phone consultations

Society calls for recogniton and enforcement of UK and EU citizens' rights
'Just, fair and practical' agreements are required

Support for Aamer Anwar following Barcelona attack
Solicitor receives backing from Law Society of Scotland

Law Society of Scotland publishes ‘Who is your client?’ advice for in-house lawyers
New guidelines provide help for in-house solicitors

Society provides evidence on Offensive Behaviour bill
Doubts expressed over Act's success in tackling sectarianism

Registered paralegals now known as “accredited”
Society changes name to reflect professional status

Ending physical punishment of children could be good thing: Society
Response on proposed bill recognises culture change on children's rights

Lawscot Foundation makes its first awards
Eight successful candidates show "inspirational" drive

HSBC relaxes conveyancing panel rules following Society talks
All regulated legal firms will be able to apply

Lord President heads programme at Society's annual conference
"For the greater good" theme looks at potential for profession

Society publishes cybersecurity advice for solicitors
New guide sets out steps to help prevent attacks

"Whole of governance" approach needed to Brexit bill, Society claims
Concern over Henry VIII powers, and call for civic society to be involved

Society's Street Law shortlisted for another award
Student programme named in inaugural UK Social Mobility Awards

Solicitor advocates and overseas members invited to apply for Council
Nominations open next week for two new co-opted members

Society announces new board appointments
Solicitors Amanda Millar and Ken Dalling join top Council group

Brexit bills will bring "unprecedented" law reform work: Society
Comments on Queen's Speech highlight enormous challenge ahead

Society summer school aims to attract pupils to the law
Four day event will give better idea of legal career

Douglas Academy wins Society-backed schools debate
Milngavie pupils triumph in Donald Dewar tournament

SLCC held entitled to re-categorise “hybrid” complaints
Inner House rejects Society appeal over removal of conduct issue

Swathe of Society committee places open to applicants
Sixteen legal and regulatory committees seek new members

Urgent investment needed to save legal aid: Society
Review submission also seeks simpler rules and better use of IT

Matthews, Atack take up Society office bearer roles
Thanks to Eilidh Wiseman on stepping down as President