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We have published our priorities ahead of the upcoming Scottish Parliament election, focusing on six key areas to boost prosperity and provide for fairness and justice for all.
The Law Society of Scotland has launched a new group to further boost social mobility across the Scottish legal sector.
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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.
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Debates surrounding the creation of the new Arbitration Act 2025 (England & Wales and Northern Ireland) included discussion on preventing fraud and corruption in arbitration. While no fraud-focused amendments made it into the final Act, such discussions have reiterated that fraud and corruption are an important concern for arbitration in all jurisdictions. Gillian Carmichael Lemaire, Arbitrator & Mediator, and Chair of the Scottish Arbitration Centre, will shine a spotlight on fraud and corruption in arbitration with a focus on Scotland.
This course is designed for all solicitors interested in developing a child-centred practice, no matter their legal practice area, and is suitable for all levels of expertise.
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