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Recommended trainee pay held at existing rates
The recommended rate of pay for trainee solicitors will not change for the coming year, the Law Society of Scotland has confirmed.
New Law Society President ready for challenges ahead
Leading the profession as we come out of the Coronavirus lockdown, promoting the principles of equality and diversity, the value of a viable, strong legal profession to civil society and pressing for a robust, modern regulatory system will be key issues in the year ahead, according to the new President of the Law Society of Scotland.
Solicitors approve reduction to cost of practising, in support of Society’s £2.2m financial support package
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).
Qualified One Way Cost Shifting
The Right Hon Lord Carloway has written to the Law Society, confirming his expectations regarding the rules to implement Qualified One Way Cost Shifting (QOCS).
Gender equality roundtables findings published
The findings of roundtables examining key gender equality issues and attended by people from across the legal profession have been published today by the Law Society of Scotland.
Philip Yelland retires after 30 years at Law Society
Our Executive Director of Regulation, Philip Yelland, retires after 30 years at the Society
Proactive approach needed in restarting jury trials
The Society has said the profession is committed to ensuring delivery of an effective justice system during this challenging period and that it is motivated to take a proactive approach in restarting criminal jury trials.
Notarising documents via video call
A relaxation to the requirements for a notary or solicitor to be physically present for the execution of certain documents means that notarising can now be undertaken via video call.
New and familiar faces returned to Law Society Council
New Council members will represent all constituencies involved in this year's elections to the Law Society of Scotland's Council, with familiar faces also returning.
Reduction in new business due to COVID-19
The results of a survey of over 150 Scottish law firms has revealed the impact coronavirus restrictions are having on the profession.
Extension to the ADS reclaim period
Isobel d’Inverno, Convener of our Tax Law Sub-committee discusses legislative changes to the Additional Dwelling Supplement (ADS) and Revenue Scotland’s operations arising from Covid-19
Four schools reach Dewar Debate finals
Teams from schools across Scotland have won places in the grand final of the Law Society's national debating tournament.
