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Welcome to your new-look Journal

12 laws of Christmas – Yuletide cases and customs that shaped Scotland

11th December 2025
Peter Ranscombe squeezes back into his Santa suit to explore some of the Scots law cases and Acts that have festive connections.
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'You should all be very proud' — Legal profession welcomes 137 new solicitors to round off record year

11th December 2025
The Law Society of Scotland formally welcomed 137 new solicitors to the profession in back-to-back ceremonies in December, capping a record-breaking year.

Baublefest — All we want for Christmas is to support the next generation of Scottish legal talent

2nd December 2025
The Lawscot Foundation has launched its annual Christmas campaign, Baublefest, to support future legal stars from less advantaged backgrounds.

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Law Society of Scotland 2027 President confirmed as first ever to return to role

15th December 2025

The Charities Accounts (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2025 — what they mean in practice

10th December 2025

'Tis the Season — What to look out for in Scottish licensing law in 2026

10th December 2025

SSDT Decision: Jade Dupont

4th December 2025

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8th December 2025

SSDT announces important change in standard of proof applied to professional misconduct

8th December 2025

Possible new treaty to resolve concurrent court proceedings — Hague Conference consultation

11th December 2025

Risk management for conveyancers — Putting PCCs in the spotlight

3rd December 2025

Island legal aid — Is demand for help outstripping supply?

3rd December 2025
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Behind the Scenes with Scotland’s In-House Legal Professionals

In-house 101 — What happens when your colleagues become your clients

4th December 2025

From boardrooms to turbines — What I wish I’d known before leaving private practice for an in-house role

4th December 2025

What the future holds for in-house solicitors — trends, challenges and opportunities in 2026 and beyond

4th December 2025

Future of Law on our High Streets

Explore state of high-street law in Scotland in numbers from survival to growth

11th September 2025
Joshua King delves into the data which reveals the threats, and possibilities, facing our firms.

Beyond retirement — How succession planning is reshaping the future of high-street legal firms

11th September 2025
Peter Ranscombe looks at the factors that high-street law firms need to consider when it comes to succession planning.

Justice denied? Rural clients and high-street firms squeezed by failing legal aid

11th September 2025
With fees stagnating, funding decreasing and law firms reluctant to take on cases, legal aid is reaching tipping point, as Gordon Cairns explains.

Next Generation of Scottish Legal Talent

Enter the Disruptors — How gen Z is reshaping Scotland's legal profession

26th June 2025
Peter Ranscombe explores what members of generation Z are bringing to the profession – and what they expect from their workplaces.

Lawfluencers, Nomads, Reels and Deals — Gen Z and their non-traditional routes into law

26th June 2025
Ellie Philpotts explores alternatives to traditional legal structures, such as ‘lawfluencing’, and how they offer practitioners the space to create their own path and build resilience in the profession

'Ripped to shreds' — Inside the movement to open Scottish legal profession to all

26th June 2025
Gordon Cairns meets the people running Scottish initiatives that support students from disadvantaged backgrounds who want to study law.

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11th April 2025

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Trump’s ‘beautiful’ tariffs – helping clients navigate ‘The Donald’s’ brand of diplomacy

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Why Scotland's criminal appeal court going live is a big deal for justice

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16th October 2025

Behind the Blockchain — How far should the law go to unmask crypto crime?

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Martyn’s Law – Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 and new legal duties for Scottish premises

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