Law Society of Scotland
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Publications

The Society is repsonsible for a number of publications, either produced internally or by a third party publisher. For more information on each of these publications just click on the relevant link.

Preventing Bullying & Harrassment

This guidance is for all members and provides practical information to prevent bullying and harassment in the workplace.

Cost of Time Survey

The Society's annual benchmarking survey of firms' performance. Download the 2010 survey.

Directory of Expert Witnesses

The most comprehensive and up-to-date listing of expert witnesses working in Scotland. Order a copy or use the online service.

The Journal

The Journal is the official monthly publication of the Law Society of Scotland. The magazine can be accessed via Journal Online Non members can subscribe to the Journal, please contact Laurel Tindle  laureltindle@lawscot.org.uk for more information.

Scottish Criminal Case Reports

A bi-monthly publication providing commentary on the most interesting criminal cases reported in Scotland. To subscribe, please contact Susan Lawrie at Lacuna Communications: Susan@LACUNACOMS.CO.UK

Scottish Civil Law Reports

A bi-monthly publication providing commentary on the most interesting civil cases reported in Scotland. To subscribe, please contact Susan Lawrie at Lacuna Communications Susan@LACUNACOMS.CO.UK

The Scottish Law Directory (the White Book)

The White Book contains the official list of certificated solicitors and other legal contacts on an annual basis. Copies of the publication can be ordered from LexisNexis.

Solictors Professional Handbook

Comprehensive and up-to-date source of legislation, providing collections of consolidated statutes, legislative amendments and subordinate in key areas of law. Copies of this publication can be ordered from Sweet and Maxwell.

Recession to Upturn: Financial Management and Strategy for Law Firm

This  publication is aimed at practitioners and explains the importance of forward financial planning in building a sustainable and profitable business.

Surviving the Downturn: A Practical Guide for Individuals

This  publication is aimed at solicitors who have found themselves out of work during this difficult time, be that through redundancy, at the end of a traineeship, or are individuals finding it hard to return to the profession after some time away.

Ensuring fairness, creating opportunities: A practical guide to equality and diversity for Scottish solicitors

This  guide is designed to support solicitors in understanding why diversity is important and a central element of building a sustainable and profitable business.

The modern notary public in Scotland

Guidance for intrant notaries

Understanding the Business Family

Understanding the Business Family - Booklet 1

The Law Society of Scotland commissioned the Scottish Family Business Association to produce three booklets designed to help members of the legal profession understand business-owning families and their businesses better.

Available for download: Understanding the Business Family - Booklet 1

Advising the business family

Advising the Business Family - Booklet 2

The Law Society of Scotland commissioned the Scottish Family Business Association to produce three booklets designed to help members of the legal profession understand business-owning families and their businesses better.

Available for download: Advising the Business Family - Booklet 2

Mediation and the family business

Mediation and the Family Business - Booklet 3

The Law Society of Scotland commissioned the Scottish Family Business Association to produce three booklets designed to help members of the legal profession understand business-owning families and their businesses better.

Available for download: Mediation and the Family Business - Booklet 3