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New president takes up the reins at the Law Society of Scotland
Alison Atack took over the presidency from Graham Matthews at today’s meeting of the Law Society’s decision-making Council, while Falkirk-based solicitor, John Mulholland, became the new Vice President.
Law Society launches price transparency consultation
We are asking the legal profession and consumer bodies for their views on price transparency for legal services.
New and returning Council members welcomed on board
Two new members and two familiar faces have been elected by their peers to join the Law Society's Council, in the latest round of contested elections.
2018 Council election voting open
16 solicitors are competing for a total of four seats across three constituencies in the Law Society of Scotland Council elections.
Minimum Unit Pricing arrives in Scotland
Minimum Unit Pricing has been a long time coming. And it probably means paying more for some of your alcoholic drinks.
Law Society Council proposes 2.7% increase in practising certificate fee
Proposed practising certificate fee increase is the first for nine years.
Why did we choose to report our pay gap?
Some of you may have noticed that we chose to report our pay gap even though we were not obliged to by the legislation. Head of Education Policy, Rob Marrs explains why.
Rising Star Award celebrates in-house talent
Nominations are now open for the 2018 Law Society of Scotland In-house Rising Star award.
Innovation Cup 2018
A new competition has been launched to tap in to the expertise of the Scottish legal community and improve risk management across the profession.
Scottish solicitors rank regulatory role top priority for professional body
The Law Society of Scotland should continue to be responsible for representation, support and regulation of solicitors in Scotland, according to 95% of Scottish solicitors interviewed in a recent survey.
What the Lawscot Foundation means to Laura
One of our first ever Lawscot Foundation recipients is Laura, who is studying at Abertay University. While she was still at school, Laura spent a period of time living in a homeless shelter and writes about what the support from the Lawscot Foundation means to her.
Law Society of Scotland reports 21% gender pay gap
We've reported on our gender pay gap for the first time.
Calling new lawyers to Council
Ayla Skene reflects on her two years on Council as representative for new lawyers and encourages people who are considering standing, to take the plunge.
Pupils through to national debating tournament final
Pupils from four secondary schools have won a place in the final of Scotland’s biggest schools’ debating competition after a battle of words this week.
Scottish pupils through to semi-finals of national debating tournament
Pupils from 16 schools across Scotland have battled their way to the semi-finals of our Donald Dewar Memorial Debating Tournament.
Opportunity for newly qualified solicitors to join Council
Opportunities to stand for Council representing newly qualified members, solicitors in six constituencies across Scotland and Scottish solicitors working in England and Wales.
Thinking about the Diploma in Professional Legal Practice?
Legal graduates planning their next career steps can access information about the six Scottish Universities who provide the Diploma in Legal practice, using our Virtual Diploma Fair.
Legal charity wins silver in European Association Awards
The Lawscot Foundation won the silver award in the ‘Most Innovative Development by an Association’ category in the 2018 European Association Awards.
Judicial Factor appointed to Dalbeattie law firm
A Judicial Factor has been appointed to Dalbeattie law firm, Austins LLP
Increase in traineeships offered by sole practitioners and in Highlands and Islands
Our latest figures reveal the number of traineeships registered in the last practice year and trends over recent years.
Scottish solicitors endorse proposed changes to practice rules
Members endorsed our proposed amendments to practice rules on anti-money laundering practices and incidental financial business at our 2018 SGM.
Consultation on proposed changes to practice rules
We are inviting responses from members on proposed changes to current conflict of interest practice rules.
Graham Matthews comments on the appointment of the new Chair of the SLCC
Graham Matthews comments on the appointment of Jim Martin as the new Chair of the SLCC.