Blogs & opinions
School's out
Work with schools raises awareness among pupils - and is very rewarding
Above the conflict
Regulating ABSs does not automatically generate an additional conflict of interest for the Society
Letter: Help when it was needed
One solicitor's thanks to the Law Society of Scotland
Letter: Standard clauses
Standard missives are commendable, but the effect of some clauses is open to question
A glimpse of the future
Williams seminar highlights need for fresh thinking
Letter: Spinning the levy
Reaction to the SLCC levy for the coming year, and the Society's "spin"
Letter: The season for a rant
What is the benefit of the SLCC survey?
The search for consensus
Echoes of the past in the 2012 AGM
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