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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.
Public back Law Society call for restrictions on using term ‘lawyer’
The Law Society of Scotland is calling for the term ‘lawyer’ to include only those who have recognised legal qualifications and are regulated, as is the case for solicitors and advocates.
New AML approval process for law firm partners due to start in 2018
Law firm owners will be expected to go through a new approval process which is to be introduced in 2018 as part of the 2017 anti-money laundering regulations.
John Mulholland to be next Law Society of Scotland vice president
Falkirk solicitor John Mulholland has been confirmed as the Law Society of Scotland’s next vice president today, Friday 15 December 2017.
Law Society launch Christmas charity campaign to help legal stars shine
The Law Society launched this year's Baublefest campaign to raise much needed funds for The Lawscot Foundation.
Accredited Paralegal highlights 2017
It’s been non-stop since the Accredited Paralegal status launched on 7 August and now I’ve been here for six months, it’s a good time to look at what we have achieved together so far.
Law Society pays tribute to Ethel Houston OBE
The Law Society has paid tribute to Ethel Houston OBE, one of the first women to become a partner of a Scottish law firm.
Two nominations for the Law Society of Scotland vice president
Austin Lafferty and John Mulholland have been nominated to become the next vice president of the Law Society of Scotland.
Less than 1% of solicitor work is a cause for complaint
New figures have shown that despite a record number of solicitors in the year 2016/17, there were only 23 more complaints against the legal profession.
Dickson Minto becomes Lawscot Foundation platinum sponsor
Academically gifted students from less advantaged backgrounds in Scotland will have their aspirations of a legal education realised as law firm Dickson Minto agree to donate £10,000 to the Lawscot Foundation.
Glasgow twins become solicitors
Twins, Stephanie and Madeleine Barratt, originally from Glasgow were welcomed to the legal profession as Scottish solicitors on the same day.
Law Society staff raise over £8,000 for the Stroke Association
Law Society of Scotland staff have raised a total of £8,307 for the Stroke Association in a huge range of fundraising activity including walking the West Highland Way, running the Edinburgh marathon relay, a table tennis tournament, pub quiz, raffles and bake sales.
Law Society of Scotland appoints new executive director to boost member services
Paul Mosson has a strong background in delivering member services within the legal sector having worked with the Bar Council of England and Wales for nine years
Scottish pupils to debate removing monuments to controversial figures
Pupils from schools across Scotland are preparing to take to the floor in the opening rounds of the Donald Dewar Memorial Debating tournament.
SLAB annual report 2017
The Law Society has responded to the publication of the Scottish Legal Aid Board’s (SLAB) annual report 2017 today, Friday, 3 November, which shows a further overall drop in legal aid spending from £137.8 million to £135.7 million.
Last week of consultation on proposed changes to practice rules
The Law Society of Scotland is seeking members’ views on proposals that solicitors will be required to report suspicions of dishonest behaviour within the profession.