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Death of a legal titan — Remembering Lord Mackay of Clashfern, one of Scotland's greatest ever lawyers
Big AI v Big Law — Jude Law, Harvey Specter and why the legal AI arms race is only just beginning
Big picture — what the Journal’s 2026 Employment & Salary Survey reveals about life and pay for Scottish solicitors
Women gain ground in Scottish law firms, but stark partnership pay gap persists
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Paralegal , Edinburgh, EH9 1SH
Fixed Term Contract for 2 YearsJoin a collaborative legal team at the heart of Scotland’s national heritage organisation. This is an exciting opportunity to build your legal career while supporting meaningful work that protects and promotes Scotland’s historic environment. If you enjoy variety, problem-solving, and working at pace, this role...
Qualified Solicitor , Leith
We are looking for a qualified solicitor to join our busy criminal firm in Leith. Our work covers the Sheriff Court, Justice of the Peace Court and High Court of Justiciary.Experience in criminal law is preferred but not essential.Start date available immediately or as soon as possible. Salary: Commensurate to experience. To Apply:...
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Administrator - Quality Assurance , Edinburgh
Administrator – Quality Assurance, £27,318pa, Permanent, 28 hours per weekIt is an exciting time to join the Law Society of Scotland. We have an opportunity within the Regulation Team for a Civil Legal Aid Quality Assurance Administrator. You would be joining the team that is responsible for regulating all Scottish solicitors.The...
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Solicitor - Immigration/Employment – Lochgelly, Fife , Lochgelly, Fife
Are you a solicitor, committed to tackling social injustice, who has the experience and skills to join our small and dedicated staff team at Fife Law Centre, supporting those in our communities who face challenges in accessing conventional legal services? In particular do you have experience in handling immigration and employment problems?Fife Law...
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