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The Law Society of Scotland has urged MSPs to make further changes to proposed criminal justice legislation because of the risk of miscarriages of justice.
Stuart Munro, the Convener of the Law Society’s Criminal Law Committee, has appeared before the Scottish Parliament’s Criminal Justice Committee to provide Stage 2 evidence on the Victims, Witnesses, and Justice Reform (Scotland) Bill.
The Law Society of Scotland’s commitment to diversity and inclusion has been recognised with an improved ranking in the Top 100 Inclusive UK Employers Index for 2024. The professional body for Scottish solicitors has been ranked 76th in the 2024 list from the National Centre for Diversity, up from 84th place last year.
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Dhana McIver, Private Client Solicitor at Balfour+Manson and Non-Executive Board Member of Disabling Barriers Scotland, discusses the importance of disability inclusion in all aspects of life and how we can create equal opportunities for everyone.
As we conclude our 75th anniversary year, we are thrilled to introduce the 'Law Then & Now: 75th Anniversary Special' series. This series features conversations with members at various stages of their legal careers, including the Advocate General.
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This online workshop addresses some of the challenges facing the legal sector when writing and responding to letters, reports, and e-mails. Employing some of the principles discussed, on this workshop, participants will learn how to shorten their writing, communicate effectively, and reduce time for all parties involved.
Join our expert speakers for one morning of 2024 Employment Law updates to prepare you to step into 2025.
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Law Society of Scotland 75th Anniversary
2024 marks the 75th anniversary of the Law Society of Scotland. Our anniversary year is an opportunity to showcase the fantastic work of the Scottish legal profession and reflect on how the law and practice has progressed, as well as look to the future.
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