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MSP inquiry confirms urgent need for fees uplift and civil legal aid reform
A parliamentary inquiry has strongly backed the Law Society’s calls for the Scottish Government to urgently increase civil legal aid fees and pursue reforms to restore access to justice.

Why you should consider standing for election to the Law Society's Council
Ahsan Mustafa, Associate at Aberdein Considine LLP, was elected as a Law Society Council Member for Glasgow & Strathkelvin in May 2025. He shares with us why he chose to stand for election.
In-house Best Practice Course - Advanced
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