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14 Sep 2017
Survey shows improving fortunes for smaller law firms
The Society's new Financial Benchmarking report has shown increased profits per partner for 2-4 partner firms
11 Sep 2017Consultation on proposed changes to practice rules
The Law Society of Scotland are inviting responses from members on a number of proposed changes to current practice rules and the possible introduction of new practice rules next year.
06 Sep 2017Society launches survey on impact of legal aid
Online survey aims to assess preventative benefits of legal aid
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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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21 Sep 2017
Anti-money laundering guidance published
New draft AML guidance, which reflects the 2017 Money Laundering Regulations, has been published
27 Jul 2017HSBC to extend conveyancing panel in Scotland
All firms regulated by the Society can apply for HSBC panel membership
25 Jul 2017UK Government consultation - anti money laundering supervisory review
Solicitors encouraged to respond to consultation on new anti money laundering supervisory body
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