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In-house Lawyers Committee - new members
The In-house Lawyers Committee (ILC) is delighted to kick off 2017 with the appointment of new members.
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What it’s like to do an in-house traineeship
Gavin Smith, a first year trainee at Standard Life, explains some of the different features of an in-house traineeship.
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Trainee blog - Gavin Smith
Gavin Smith, a first year trainee at Standard Life, explains some of the different features of an in-house traineeship.
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In-house Lawyers Committee vacancies
The In-house Lawyers Committee (ILC) is recruiting up to five new members - here's why you should apply!
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Changing shape of the legal profession: in-house survey
As the legal profession continues to change shape, we're keen to find out more about the services supplied by in-house solicitors.
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Secret in-house lawyer: what's in a name?
There are some dilemmas faced by those practising in-house that most dare not speak of. Not so our secret in-house lawyer. Here they reflect on the tricky matter of picking a suitable job title, taking a lighter look at the challenge of explaining to colleagues what exactly it is they do.
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Progressing your career as an in-house lawyer
Leigh Kirkpatrick, Legal Counsel in the Services Legal team at RBS, offers some pointers on how in-house lawyers can progress their career.
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How in-house lawyers can get the most from LinkedIn
Sara Scott, Vice Convener of the Society's In-house Lawyers' Committee looks at why and how in-house solicitors can learn to love LinkedIn and get more out of it by doing just four key things.
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New In-house Lawyers Committee Convener
Graeme McWilliams, Legal Adviser at Standard Life, has been appointed as convener of the Law Society of Scotland’s In-house Lawyers Committee (ILC).
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Voting open for in-house lawyers’ representative
Voting is open for the Law Society of Scotland In-house Lawyers Committee (ILC) Convener election and all in-house solicitors are being encouraged to make the most of their vote.
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EU referendum: in-house survey results
Last month’s survey indicated a strong preference from respondents working in-house to remain part of the EU.
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In-House Lawyers Committee Convener election
The Society is currently looking to elect a convener for the In-House Lawyers Committee and nominations are open from 4 May – 24 May 2016.
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Public Bodies (Joint Working) (Scotland) Act 2014
Can an in-house solicitor employed by a local authority advise both their employer and an “integration joint board” set up by their employer and the health board under the Public Bodies (Joint Working) (Scotland) Act 2014?
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21st Century Bar Conference report
Court reform dominated discussions at the 15th annual 21st Century Bar Conference where Lord Carloway gave the keynote address.
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Law in Scotland 2015 - Leading legal Excellence
Report from the Society's flagship conference Law in Scotland 2015, which took place on 2 October.
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The In-House Lawyers' Group annual general meeting 2015
The In-House Lawyers' Group held its annual general meeting on 2 October 2015.
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In-House Lawyers' Group newsletter - July 2015
The summer 2015 edition of the In-house Lawyers' Group newsletter is out now.
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The future of the In-House Lawyers’ Group
Following our survey, the Law Society Council made a decision on the future of the ILG.
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So you want to be an…in-house lawyer?
On 2 June 2015, the SYLA and the ILG joined forces to present "So You Want to Be an...In-house Lawyer?" at the Edinburgh offices of Standard Life. Mark Conroy, a trainee solicitor at Standard Life, tells us more.
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Welcome to the new ILG committee members
Three new members have joined the committee, following on from the committee advertising for new members to join by co-option. Find out more about who they are and what they do.
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How the Society’s Equality Standards can work for in-house teams
Neil Stevenson looks back on the launch of the Society’s Equality Standards, and how they can be implemented by in-house legal teams.
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The Law Society of Scotland AGM 2015, report by Lynda Towers
On Thursday 28 May 2015, the Society held its AGM. Lynda Towers, ILG Committee Chair, provided a report on the ILG activities in the last year.
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In-House Lawyers' Group newsletter - March 2015
The future of the In-house Lawyers' Group is the big topic up for discussion in the spring 2015 ILG newsletter.