Ethics & professional responsibility
SSDT Decision: Patrick Ian Campbell
The latest SSDT decision covers a complaint made by the Council of the Law Society of Scotland against Patrick Ian Campbell.
The expert report is dead, long live the expert report
Professional indemnity specialists Lindsay Ogunyemi and Iain Franklin comment on expert evidence in claims against Scottish solicitors and share their experience of instructing solicitor experts.
Eight key moments from the 2025 Law Society of Scotland AGM including new Practising Certificate Fee
A raft of resolutions including a hike in practice certificate fees were agreed at the Law Society of Scotland’s 2025 AGM.
Make complaints process better now, SLCC warns Faculty of Advocates
The Scottish Legal Complaints Commission has urged Scotland's Faculty of Advocates to finally implement improvements to its complaints procedure.
Loudly Quitting — 41% of Scotland's solicitors considering ditching legal aid services
Stark research has revealed 41% of solicitors are considering stopping their legal aid services, something which would have a devastating impact on the ability of people in Scotland to access justice.
SSDT Decision: Martine Germaine Bisiaux
The latest SSDT decision covers a complaint made by the Council of the Law Society of Scotland against Martine Germaine Bisiaux.
Scottish Legal Awards nominees in full — all 98 nominations ahead of glitzy ceremony
The judges have whittled down scores of entries to the 2025 Scottish Legal Awards to reveal a shortlist.
Anti-Money Laundering Guide — 10 reasons strong leadership is essential from a former managing partner
When it comes to anti-money laundering (AML), a strong compliance culture within a law firm is unquestionably a good thing. The consequences of a failure to comply can be catastrophic to the firm and the individual lawyers responsible – legally, financially and reputationally.
Regulation of Legal Services (Scotland) Bill approved by Parliament after decade of work
One of the longest legislative processes in Scottish parliamentary history has concluded with new powers which regulators say will better protect clients and the wider legal sector.
SSDT Decision: Steven John Docherty
The latest SSDT decision covers a complaint made by the Council of the Law Society of Scotland against Steven John Docherty.
Her colleagues and client were tortured and killed — but Janice Muchemi is not afraid to stand against abuse of power
When Janice Muchemi's colleagues were murdered by police, this Kenyan attorney embarked on a journey to defend human rights and stand up for victims in the justice system.
Great Expectations — Five steps to managing legal client work in a realistic and achievable way
"We have all had those clients – the ones who are on the phone each day (or even several times a day) for an update, demanding you move mountains to achieve their goal"
Solicitors at Breaking Point — How the Scottish legal profession is responding to a mental health crisis
Nearly two in three people working in Scotland’s legal profession have experienced mental health challenges in recent years - Kanika Phillip investigates the response.
Increased trainee pay 'imperative' for future of legal sector - here are new recommended rates
The President of the Law Society of Scotland has warned it is "imperative" trainee pay rises in response to wage growth and inflation for the sake of the whole legal profession.
'Bigotry', the Supreme Court and what this week taught us about judicial independence
When an MSP branded the Supreme Court’s decision in For Women Scotland vs The Scottish Ministers "bigotry, prejudice and hatred”, the legal profession struck back. But what has this past week revealed about threats to judicial independence?
How a new toolkit could shape the way judges write to children at the centre of proceedings
New guidelines are encouraging judges to write to the children and young people at the centre of family court proceedings, to help them understand the decisions made about their welfare and future.
Scottish legal aid desert is growing — and failing Scots in 'traumatic' situations
Legal aid deserts continue to grow as solicitors working on civil matters abandon the system, the Law Society of Scotland has warned a parliamentary inquiry.
Meet Kevin Lang — new interim CEO of Law Society of Scotland
Law Society of Scotland executive director Kevin Lang has been appointed as interim chief executive at the professional body and regulator of Scottish solicitors.
What the Supreme Court's decision in For Women Scotland's appeal means
Front page news rarely does statutory interpretation make, writes Joshua King, but the case of For Women Scotland Ltd v The Scottish Ministers was different.
Why pastoral tutoring for young Scottish solicitors should matter to you
In a world where academic pressure is intensifying, the need for pastoral care has never been more urgent, says Dr Temitope Omotola Odusanya.
SSDT Decision: Lochrie
The Scottish Solictors' Disciplinary Tribunal has issued their latest decision, in relation to Stephen Richard Lochrie.
Social mobility: surviving or thriving
In a thought-provoking presentation on Day 1 of the 2024 Annual Conference, Lindsay Jack, Head of Diversity, Careers, and Outreach at the Society, and Ayanda Ngobeni, a diploma student at the University of Edinburgh and an incoming trainee at CMS, discussed crucial topics related to social mobility within the legal profession.
Service standards and risk management (part 2)
Better understand the importance of ensuring compliance with the Law Society’s Service Standard, in the final instalment of these articles.
Service standards and risk management
Understand the importance of ensuring compliance with the Law Society’s Service Standard, in the first of two articles with Lockton.