Law Society news
You are currently filtering for: law-society-news
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.
An update from the Rights of Audience working party
The Rights of Audience working party have drafted proposed amendments of Rule C4 of the Law Society of Scotland Practice Rules 2011 to facilitate an improved application process and better continuing quality assurance of Solicitor Advocates
Innocent bystander or co-conspirator?
Heather McKendrick, our Head of Careers and Outreach considers the blurred distinction between 'turning a blind eye' and being complicit to an incident and looks at how Street Law encourages lively debate and independent thought.
Law Society launches first massive open online course
The Law Society has been working with law firm Addleshaw Goddard and the UK Shipping Chamber to develop its first massive open online course.
The art of public communications
Ian Forsyth, one of our Public Communications Executives, blogs about the challenges of his role and how we can help you get the right clients through the door.
Tender for external audit services
We are tendering for external audit services for the year ending 31 October 2018. The external audit tender covers five entities.
Law Society of Scotland CEO appointed as interim chair of HIAL
Law Society of Scotland chief executive Lorna Jack has been appointed interim chair of Highlands and Islands Airports Limited (HIAL).
October 2017 Lawscot News
Our latest newsletter 'Lawscot News' for members is out now and jam-packed with the latest news and views and updates from the Law Society of Scotland.
I need to find a solicitor!
We're launching a new advertising campaign later this month to promote the work of Scottish solicitors as trusted, regulated professionals and our newly improved Find a Solicitor search function.
Minimum recommended requirements for video conferencing
In line with the Scottish Government’s Justice Digital Strategy and in anticipation of proposals to redesign and modernise summary justice in Scotland following the Evidence and Procedure Review, the Society is looking closely at issues relating to technology in the justice system.