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Building a kinder, accessible legal profession

16th September 2024 | Equality and diversity , Law Society news , For the public | Medical negligence
As we mark the Society's 75th anniversary, Elizabeth Rose, Legal Director and Founder of L&M MediLaw and Scottish Legal Awards Lawyer of the Year 2023, reflects on the evolution of the profession’s approach to inclusivity and client engagement and her innovative approach to setting up and running a trauma-informed and accessible practice.

Street Law during a pandemic? Absolutely!

31st May 2021 | New lawyers , For the public , Schools
Street Lawyers and final-year LLB students Ethan Llewellyn and Rebecca Millar reflect on their experience of delivering Street Law lessons online at Breadalbane Academy during the pandemic.

Challenge, passion and development - being a lay member of the Society's Council

6th October 2020 | For the public , Law Society news
Liam McCabe, Executive Director of Finance at Stirling University, was a lay member of our governing Council from January 2013 until November 2019. Liam also served as the convener to our Audit Committee during that time.

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