Society opens committee recruitment round

The Law Society of Scotland has opened an application round for committee positions.

There are currently 15 vacancies on a wide range of committees, including the Regulatory Committee, with four convener posts among the vacancies.

Conveners are sought for the Client Protection Subcommittee, the Criminal Law Committee, the Equalities Law Subcommittee and the Marine Law Subcommittee. Ordinary member vacancies are waiting to be filled on the committees or subcommittees covering charity law, civil legal aid quality assurance, consumer law, insurance (property law experience desired), legal aid, nominations, practising certificates, property law, rights of audience and tax law, as well as the Regulatory Committee.

Committee work provides an opportunity to be involved in the Society's law reform work, policy development and regulatory decision making, as well as enhancing members' personal development.

Click here for further information and details of how to apply. The deadline is 5pm on Monday 26 February.