Blogs & opinions
Sauce for the gander
Why does observance of ECtHR judgments not begin at home?
Independent no more?
The apparent loss of independence of the Crown in Scotland from the executive has diminished the reputation and standing of Scottish justice
Pushing the boundaries of practice
Benefits can flow both ways from becoming a niche player
Know any legal terms that rhyme with dromedary?
Welcoming the Law Society of Scotland’s recent announcement, a trainee who has been working for nothing explains why “legal eagle” is the least appropriate description
Making space for peace
A Scots lawyer who has joined an international team with the potentially dangerous task of protecting human rights defenders in Colombia, explains why his mission is necessary
One for all?
Time to take forward the debate on the future role of the Law Society of Scotland
Letter: No, we have not forgiven
Comment on Professor Lorne Crerar's involvement in bringing in home reports
Scotland, my choice
A Nigerian student is pleased to have had the chance to study for his LLM at Glasgow University, while suggesting there are things that could be done to make the experience even more worthwhile
Names no more
Society ready to help members where it can when a firm hits trouble
Combined forces
Interested to find a sense of excitement, rather than foreboding, in those involved in recent law firm mergers
Let the people speak - and soon!
Whether or not the concept of electoral “mandate” has any constitutional meaning, on precedent the Scottish independence referendum should be held as soon as possible
Open to public view
Step by step approach to TV in court the right one
Cohabitation: why no "unfair settlements" provision?
The Act allowing financial provision for cohabiting couples has a serious flaw in not enabling the court to override agreements that operate unfairly
Letter: Capacity - on the ball?
Check that your expert knows the differences between English and Scots law
Passing the bucks
March editorial on Diploma funding
Letter: ARTL (again!)
Plea to Society to recommend against using ARTL until improved
Letter: “Tough times are still ahead”
Time to invest in marketing
The value of being nice
Good advice from the recent admission ceremony
Commission rights and wrongs
Pinto-Duschinsky's skewed view is out of place
Close relations
More light on the independence referendum issue
Letter: ESTO Law
Matters that should be included in the investigation
Letter: Predictive/anticipatory conveyancing
Foresee your client's moves or face charges from the Registers
Letter: Can we rely on the Registers?
Keeper's error put at risk our place on a lender's panel
Mortgages: raising the stakes
Time for a full review of professional regulation as respects lender panels