Blogs & opinions
Practising the new politics
Government is about getting your hands dirty
An informed choice
Solicitors have the opportunity to vote on whether the status quo is working for them. The decision should be based on principle, not on fear that there is no alternative
Voting isn't over yet
Crucial that solicitors play their part in referendum and AGM
"Only you can save the profession"
Why some solicitors will cast a protest vote against the Society, and what it should do to be seen to represent them
Referendum 2: another legal aid perspective
A member of the Society's legal aid negotiating team explains why practitioners are most effectively represented through the Society
What kind of choice?
Past attempts to set up a national bar association failed, and there is no credible alternative at present to the Society
Exercising choice
What does the "no" lobby in the referendum seek to achieve?
Society's statement on referendum 2
Why the Society should continue to be responsible for promoting the interests of, and representing, solicitors in Scotland
Referendum 2: requisitionists' case for voting no
The formal statement from the Scottish solicitors who requistioned the Law Society of Scotland's second referendum
Positive vibes from our MSPs
Legal Services Bill stage 1 debate recognised the Society's positive contribution to the process
Proceed with caution
Final shape of Legal Services Bill still up for negotiation
No choice but to keep trying
SGM vote only shows need to keep searching for solution
The resumed SGM: who said what
Main points from the reconvened Special General Meeting on 21 April
United Society for a united profession
Law Society of Scotland can represent interests of all sectors of the solicitors' profession
President's interview on the adjourned SGM
Ian Smart explains the change of date and the state of talks with the Law Agents
Ah, the artist in us
"Is law a creative profession?" posts make good reading
Correspondence on change to adjourned SGM date
SLAS letter alleging impropriety in procedure and the Society's reply
McGrigors to propose amendment at adjourned Society SGM
Richard Masters explains the thinking behind his compromise proposal
Trust must be earned
The Society's reaction to the referendum result suggests it still misjudges the strength of feeling against ABS
It's good to talk
Result means only way forward on ABS is to find common ground
Ian Smart on the ABS referendum result
President insists that Council policy will be informed by both referendum and SGM
Hopes and fears on ABS
Is it taking the plunge or jumping off a cliff?
The SGM: who said what
Main points from today's debate
All quiet on the western front?
SGM adjourns for talks: could we see consensus yet?