News and events

A daily dashboard that asks employees five quick questions at the start of the day creating helpful management insight, has won the Law Society of Scotland’s 2025 Innovation Cup.

The Law Society of Scotland continues to hold significant concerns about the impact of removing the not proven verdict from Scottish criminal trials, just days before the abolition comes into effect.

Laura McBain, Affiliates & Accreditation Manager and Secretary to the Accredited Paralegal Committee, returns for her final check-in before we ring in the New Year to share her highlights, what’s left of 2025 and what you can look forward to in 2026.

Solicitor Lesley Govan has practised exclusively in mental health and incapacity law for the past 12 years, operating her own practice since 2018. She reflects on the reality of the legal aid crisis, and explains why she has now made the difficult decision to stop undertaking legal aid work.