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Board of Examiner vacancy

There is one vacancy on the Law Society’s Board of Examiners for the following examiner:

  • Property Law and Conveyancing
The Board of Examiners

The Board of Examiners is responsible for the setting of the Law Society’s professional examinations and the Qualified Lawyers Assessment.

The Board is made up of 15 examiners in various subjects.  Additional information about the various exams that are set is available on the Law Society’s website:

  • LSS Professional Exams
  • Qualified Lawyers Assessment

The Board meets one-two times per year with meeting dates set in advance.

The role of an examiner

Individual examiners will require to: 

  • Set and mark the exam in their prescribed subject. There are four exam diets per year.
  • Keep the relevant syllabus and reading list up to date.
  • Attend the Board meetings and consider any matter which requires its attention.
  • Consider applications for exemptions and provide recommendations on these to the Admissions Manager and Qualifications Coordinator.
  • Work with colleagues on the Board to contribute to the policies relating to the Society’s exams.
  • Occasionally, work with colleagues on the Admissions Sub-Committee and the Education and Training (Stands Setting) Sub-Committee, to contribute to the policies relating to becoming a solicitor in Scotland.

Due to the nature of the work, examiners are remunerated.

The candidate

Candidates will ideally have experience, in relation to the area of law relevant to the position for which they are applying including:

  • Previous involvement in the organisation, setting and marking of exams
  • Experience of teaching at an academic or other institution

To apply, download and complete an application form and return it to the Society’s Qualifications Coordinator, Louise Bradley (louisebradley@lawscot.org.uk) by noon on 31 May 2025. Applications will be considered by the Convener of the Admissions Sub-Committee, the Chair of the Board of Examiners and the Society’s Admissions Manager.

For more information about this role, please contact Louise Bradley on the details noted above.

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