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In-house award returns to spotlight solicitors and trainees
The Law Society of Scotland is looking for the brightest in-house talent as it seeks nominations for its annual competition, the In-house Rising Star Award.
Smaller firm solicitors to benefit from free business support roadshows
We have launched a new series of roadshow events to provide smaller firm solicitors with free business support in areas such as technology and regulatory compliance.
UK Finance to drop proposed charge on conveyancers
We have worked with the Law Society of England and Wales and the Law Society of Northern Ireland to press for a proposed fee for conveyancers to be dropped.
Law Society election priorities a roadmap to justice and prosperity
We have published our priorities ahead of the upcoming Scottish Parliament election, focusing on six key areas to boost prosperity and provide for fairness and justice for all.
Law Society of Scotland launches new forum to boost social mobility
The Law Society of Scotland has launched a new group to further boost social mobility across the Scottish legal sector.
Legal aid crisis to deepen after pre-election Budget blow
The Law Society of Scotland is seeking urgent clarification from the Scottish Government on why legal aid has again been ignored in the final Budget before this year’s Holyrood election.
Law Society raises £12,315.50 for Crossbasket House
Law Society of Scotland colleagues have shown their support for families in Scotland with seriously ill children, by raising a fantastic £12,315.50 in aid of Crossbasket House.
Law Society looks to the future with two new senior appointments
Our CEO Ben Kemp has announced two new senior executive appointments. Jan Cutting has been recruited as Executive Director of Member Experience and will join in March, while Jessica MacDonald will begin her new role as Executive Director of Operations in April.
Plans for single AML regulator a backward step in tackling economic crime
We have criticised UK Government plans to appoint the Financial Conduct Authority as sole regulator for anti-money laundering across the UK as a backward step in tackling economic crime.
Award win for employee feedback dashboard which supports staff wellbeing
A daily dashboard that asks employees five quick questions at the start of the day creating helpful management insight, has won the Law Society of Scotland’s 2025 Innovation Cup.
Concerns remain as new era begins with not proven abolition
The Law Society of Scotland continues to hold significant concerns about the impact of removing the not proven verdict from Scottish criminal trials, just days before the abolition comes into effect.
John Mulholland returns to lead Law Society as president-elect 2027/28
Falkirk-based criminal lawyer John Mulholland has been named as the Law Society of Scotland’s president-elect 2027/28, becoming the first person in the Law Society’s history to hold the role twice.
Law Society members reach new career heights
A select number of the Law Society of Scotland's members have received recognition for their work as they have been accredited in their chosen fields.
UK law societies back landmark treaty to protect lawyers
To mark Human Rights Day, 10 December, we have united with the law societies of England & Wales and Northern Ireland to call for urgent ratification of a groundbreaking new treaty designed to protect lawyers, the people responsible for defending everyone’s rights.
AML Certificate streamlined for 2026
The Law Society of Scotland is to significantly streamline the Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Certificate for 2026, with the submission period now opening in May.
The Accredited Legal Technologist specialisation is back
We have re-launched our Accredited Legal Technologist specialisation. First launched in 2019, the accreditation has been popular amongst experts and firms alike as it gives credibility to people with expertise in the technological field.
Trainee record broken again as strong growth continues
The record for the number of new Scottish solicitor traineeships has been broken for the third time in five years, underlining continuing strong growth for the legal sector in Scotland.
New scheme to help smaller firms bridge the technology gap
We have launched a free new scheme to help smaller law firms make better use of technology to benefit their businesses and clients.
First General Accreditation awarded to high-performing paralegal
A Senior Paralegal has become the first person to be awarded the Law Society of Scotland’s new General Accreditation for high-performing paralegals.
Law Society calls out flawed approach in legal aid consultation
The Society has warned that proposed changes to legal aid fees for cases related to adults with incapacity (AWI) would further exacerbate the shortage of solicitors for such work.
UK Supreme Court ruling to change evidence rules in Scottish sexual offence cases
A landmark UK Supreme Court judgment issued on Wednesday, 12 November 2025 goes to the heart of the right to a fair trial, requiring a significant change in how Scottish courts handle certain types of evidence in sexual offence cases.
Seven new members for Law Society Council
Seven new members are to join the Law Society of Scotland’s Council this month, with representation doubled for new lawyers and and solicitors working overseas.
Law Society publishes new guidance on NDAs for solicitors
The Law Society has published new Guidance for solicitors on accepting instructions and advising on non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) and confidentiality clauses.
Brunton Miller Solicitors has ceased to practise - FAQs
Brunton Miller Solicitors has ceased to practise. If you are a solicitor or a client affected by the closure of this firm, you may find our answers to some of the most frequently asked questions useful.