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2018 Law awards of Scotland winners blog
Claire McFadzean, Lecturer in Law at Glasgow Caledonian University tell us how their law clinic looks to widen legal access and provide a learning experience to young people.
Cost of regulatory compliance survey
We are asking Scottish law firms to help us better understand the costs of regulatory compliance by completing a short online survey.
Edinburgh solicitor wins Innovation Cup
A tool designed to help solicitors when preparing to terminate commercial leases at the end of their contractual term, is the brainchild of an Edinburgh solicitor who has won this year’s Innovation Cup.
Law Society pays tribute to Past President Denys Andrews
The Society's President John Mulholland pays tribute to Past President Denys Andrews
2019 Scottish legal award winner blogs
Jamie Apted, winner of the Rising Star Award at the Scottish Legal Awards 2019 tells us how his positive contributions to the profession helped him win prestigious award.
Revenue Scotland Scottish Electronic Tax System upgrade
Revenue Scotland will be upgrading the online tax collection system, known as SETS (Scottish Electronic Tax System) in July. This will affect the submission of Land and Buildings Transaction Tax (LBTT) returns.
2019 Scottish legal award winner blogs
Managing director of Scullion LAW, Nicolas Scullion describes how their dedication to the community resulted in their scooping of the Commitment to the Community Award at the Scottish Legal Awards 2019.
Scottish Government response to Roberton report
The Scottish Government has pledged to consult on possible reforms after recognising the main Roberton recommendation to create a wholly new regulatory body had “polarised” views.
See you again next year, Edinburgh Pride
Alongside a number of Law Society colleagues, Rob Marrs, our Head of Education, joined The Glass Network and CMS at Edinburgh Pride on Saturday.
Revenue Scotland to launch upgrade to Scottish Electronic Tax System
Elaine Lorimer, Chief Executive of Revenue Scotland provides an update on the upgrade to the Scottish Electronic Tax System planned for July.
52 new solicitors welcomed to profession
Our latest Admissions Ceremony took place at the Signet Library in Edinburgh this morning (14 June) with 52 new solicitors being admitted to the profession.
Pupils from four Scottish schools through to final of national debating tournament
Pupils from four Scottish schools are preparing for the final of this year’s Donald Dewar memorial debating tournament in its twentieth anniversary year.
2019 In-house Rising Star Award finalists
Five newly qualified, in-house solicitors have been shortlisted for the 2019 Law Society of Scotland In-house Rising Star Award.
Broadening Horizons, Creating Opportunities
Our Head of International, Katie Hay, updates us on trade missions and other resources available for firms looking to expand into overseas markets.
New president for Law Society
Falkirk-based solicitor John Mulholland is the new President of the Law Society
Dame Elish Angiolini awarded honorary membership
Dame Elish Angiolini has been awarded Honorary Membership of the Law Society in its 70th year
Zambian law leader chooses Scotland for executive internship
A leading figure from a law association in Africa has chosen Scotland and its Law Society for a three-week executive internship in Scotland to learn lessons on how to build capacity in his home country.
Council election rounds sees new and familiar faces and co-conveners elected to the In-house Lawyers Committee
One brand new member and four familiar faces have been elected by their peers to join the Law Society of Scotland’s Council, in the latest round of contested elections.
SSDT consultation: standard of proof
The Scottish Solicitors’ Discipline Tribunal (SSDT) is consulting on the standard of proof which it applies in professional misconduct cases.
Law Society tribute to Dr Iain Macmillan CBE
The Law Society of Scotland has paid tribute to its former President Iain MacMillan CBE, who passed away on 8 May 2019.
Glasgow and in-house solicitors voting open for Council seats
Voting is open for the Law Society of Scotland Glasgow & Strathkelvin constituency and for the In-house Lawyers Committee (ILC) convener elections, with all Glasgow and in-house solicitors being encouraged to make the most of their vote.
Greater consistency needed for vulnerable accused people
Report sets out five key steps to ensure greater consistency for vulnerable accused people
Career development mentoring - is it for you?
Nadine Martin, an associate in the family law team at Harper Macleod, explains why she wanted to become a mentor within the profession and tells us about the training required to do so.
Pay boost recommended for trainee solicitors
Our governing Council agreed that the recommended remuneration for trainee solicitors should be £19,500 for those in their first year and £22,500 for second-year trainees, an increase of £500.