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11 Aug 2017
It’s (not just) the law: Five other disciplines that can make you a better lawyer
Andrew Scott, Outreach and Research Officer in the Law Society of Scotland CPD & Training team, explains the value of interdisciplinary knowledge for legal professionals.
10 Aug 2017“Entirely unremarkable”? - Guest blog by Adrian Ward
Ahead of our Annual Conference on Tuesday 19 September, Adrian Ward, consultant at TC Young and honorary lifetime member of the Law Society of Scotland, reflects on a career in which just conscientiously “fulfilling the basic role of the solicitor” has helped make the law serve society better, nationally and internationally.
09 Aug 2017SSDT prohibits former Scottish solicitor from re-joining the roll
The Scottish Solicitors’ Discipline Tribunal (SSDT) have found former solicitor, David Nightingale, guilty of professional misconduct and used measures to prevent him from being restored to the roll of solicitors.
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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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27 Jul 2017
HSBC 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
04 Jul 2017Photo ID requirements at Glasgow Sheriff Court
Due to a recent review of security across Scottish Courts, all regular court users must wear visible photo/ID passes at all times within the court building.
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