Law Society news
- in the category: Professional support
Four reasons you should check your grammar
Rob Marrs, Head of Education, tells us why getting your grammar correct is so important
GDPR – Plan, don’t panic
Tim Musson, Convener of the Law Society of Scotland’s Privacy Law Committee, explains why the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is all-important for law firms.
An Accredited Paralegal's tale
Janet Rieu-Clarke, our in-house Accredited Paralegal, explains the path that led her to new role at the Society and the rationale behind the new accredited paralegal status.
Anti-money laundering guidance published
The Society has published new Anti-Money Laundering Guidance for our members.
New Council representation for international Scottish solicitors and solicitor advocates
Two brand new seats on the Law Society of Scotland Council have been filled by a Scottish solicitor working in Brussels and a solicitor advocate based in Fife.
Professional practice updates - September 2017
Latest news and updates on C1 and C4 forms, lobbying guidance and video conferencing
Up and running – our student:trainee mentoring scheme
Olivia Parker, Careers Development Officer in our education, training and qualifications team, explains all about our new student:trainee mentoring scheme.
Work in-house? Thinking about taking on a trainee? Do it!
Katie Wood, Head of Admissions, explains the benefits of taking on a trainee in-house.
Accredited Paralegal launch
Over 400 Law Society of Scotland registered paralegals will become known as, ‘Accredited Paralegals', as of today, 7 August.
Professional Practice Updates - August 2017
Powers of attorney in England and Wales were criticised in the news recently as being open to abuse. We believe powers of attorney in Scotland are invaluable as a means of helping people manage their affairs and we will continue to support our members and the public to use them where appropriate.
Photo ID requirements at Glasgow Sheriff Court
Due to a recent review of security across Scottish courts, all regular court users must wear visible photo/ID passes at all times within the Glasgow Sheriff and Justice of the Peace Court building.
Letting agent regulations FAQ
With the Scottish Government’s Letting Agent Registration (Scotland) Regulations 2016 coming into 31 January 2018, we have provided our responses to frequently asked questions around the aspects of the regulations which will have the greatest impact on solicitors and their businesses.