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Law Society daily updates on Covid-19

Our members' welfare is always a key priority for us and in light of current circumstances, we are keen to offer our support in terms of signposting to the relevant experts and guidance on our shared regulatory obligations.

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£2.2 million package of financial support

A reduction in the practising certificate fee, accounts fee and client protection fund contribution are all part of our package to support individuals and firms through the COVID-19 outbreak.

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We are working with partners in the Scottish legal sector and closely monitoring official advice and updates from Scottish Government and NHS to ensure that we are acting in accordance with the latest guidance to protect the health, safety and wellbeing of our employees, members and stakeholders.
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Solicitors approve reduction to cost of practising, in support of Society’s £2.2m financial support package

Law Society news 28th May 2020

A reduction to the practising certificate fee for 2020-21 was approved by solicitors today, at the Law Society of Scotland’s first ever virtual Annual General Meeting (AGM).

SYLA re-elects office bearers at virtual AGM

Legal news 29th May 2020

Ayla Iridag continues as President as three new members join committee

Gender equality progress must continue for the benefit of all

Blogs & opinions 28th May 2020

As the Law Society publishes the findings of its gender equality roundtables, Past President Alison Atack reflects on the progress made across the profession to promote gender equality, the work still to do and tangible ways people can help.

Virtual roundtable for in-house counsel: post-lockdown planning and the new normal

Event 29th May 2020 11:00 - 12:00

We're encouraging the in-house legal community to engage with and learn from each other during the coronavirus pandemic. This peer to peer virtual roundtable will give in-house counsel the opportunity to share the upcoming challenges of the post-lockdown era.


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