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22 Jun 2017
Clear targets needed to ensure child poverty ambitions stay on track
The Society has said that setting clear aims for the Child Poverty (Scotland) Bill is required to measure progress in eradicating child poverty.
22 Jun 2017The Debate - Three perspectives, one set of eyes
Sarah Sutton, our Digital Communications Specialist has enjoyed our annual Donald Dewar Memorial Debating Tournament from different viewpoints. Read Sarah's blog about her experiences.
21 Jun 2017Law Society comments on Queen’s Speech 2017
President of the Law Society of Scotland, Graham Matthews, comments on today's Queen's speech and in particular on the heavy focus on the legislative work that will be required to ensure stability during our departure from the EU.
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02 Jun 2017
Hate crime video wins student competition
A video exploring the subject of hate crime won this year's annual student competition run by the Law Society of Scotland in partnership with the Scottish parliament.
18 May 2017First Minister and leading legal figures back LGBT+ workplace equality campaign
A campaign to promote LGBT+ equality in the workplace is being launched by the Law Society of Scotland and The Glass Network today, Thursday, 18 May.
05 Oct 2016Let's Talk Progression - Linda Urquhart
Linda Urquhart OBE WS, Chairman at Morton Fraser LLP, shares her career story.
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06 Jun 2017
Wanted! Your views on our new app
We are looking for solicitors, paralegals and trainees to take part in a one-hour focus group in Edinburgh or Glasgow.
05 Jun 2017Find a Solicitor upgrade
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05 Jun 2017Got a passion for the profession?
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