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Solicitor advocates and international members wanted for Law Society Council
Scottish solicitor advocates and Scottish solicitors working overseas can put forward their nominations to join the Law Society of Scotland Council from noon on Wednesday, 12 July 2017.
New legislation on Scottish partnerships
The UK Government has introduced new legislation which extends beneficial ownership registration requirements to Scottish limited partnerships and certain Scottish general partnerships
Anti-money laundering regulations - update
The Law Society of Scotland is working with representatives from across the UK’s legal sector to update anti-money laundering (AML) guidance, following changes brought about by the Money Laundering Regulations, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds (Information on the Payer) Regulations 2017 (MLRs), which have come into effect this week.
Two new Law Society of Scotland Board members
Ken Dalling and Amanda Millar have been elected as the newest members of the Law Society of Scotland’s Board. They will take up their new positions as of the next Board meeting on 10 July.
The debate - Three perspectives, one set of eyes
Sarah Sutton is our Digital Communications Specialist, but in her former role as Media Communications Executive, Sarah looked after the Donald Dewar Memorial Debating Tournament. Read Sarah's blog about her experiences of the competition from different perspectives.
Clear targets needed to ensure child poverty ambitions stay on track
Setting clear targets and establishing a National Poverty and Inequality Commission would help to meet aims of eradicating child poverty says the Law Society of Scotland.
Law Society launches summer school for pupils aiming for career in law
The Law Society of Scotland is holding its first summer school for pupils aiming for a career in law.
Douglas Academy pupils win national debating tournament
Arun Smith and Matthew McIlree from Douglas Academy have won the final of the Law Society of Scotland’s Donald Dewar Memorial Debating Tournament last night, Thursday 15 June, and earned the title of Scotland’s best young debaters.
Pupils from four Scottish schools reach final of national debating tournament
Pupils from Douglas Academy, the High School of Dundee, Kelvinside Academy and Madras College are preparing for the final of this year’s Donald Dewar Memorial Debating Tournament, to be held this Thursday, 15 June.
The debate - Planning, prep & pressure to get it right
Lyndsey Thomson is the Society's careers and outreach coordinator. Lyndsey works on a number of education and training initiatives and having recently taken on the Donald Dewar Memorial Debating Tournament, she tells us about what's involved.
Law Society welcomes court ruling on complaints handling
The Law Society of Scotland has welcomed a Court of Session ruling on the handling of over 200 legal complaints.
June 2017 Lawscot News
Our newsletter, Lawscot News, is full of the latest news and views from the Scottish legal profession.
Wanted! Your views on our new app
We are looking for solicitors, paralegals and trainees to take part in a one-hour focus group in Edinburgh or Glasgow.
Join our new lawyers reference group
Applications are still open for anyone wanting to join our new lawyers reference group! The group meets bi-annually in Edinburgh to discuss issues affecting new lawyers and contribute to the Law Society's strategy in related areas.
Find a Solicitor upgrade
We’re upgrading the Find a Solicitor tool on our website to help people looking for a solicitor access accurate, up to date information on every practising Scottish solicitor and their firm.
Urgent investment needed to secure long-term future of legal aid
The Law Society of Scotland has called for increased investment, less bureaucracy and better use of technology to ensure the long-term sustainability of legal aid.
Graham Matthews takes up reins as Law Society President
North-east solicitor Graham Matthews has taken up the role of President of the Law Society of Scotland today, Friday 26 May.
Adrian Ward honoured and vote for PC freeze at AGM
The solicitor credited with pioneering much of Scotland’s modern law on incapacity and mental disabilities has been awarded honorary life membership of the Law Society of Scotland.
Law Society Council election results
Six new members join one familiar face on the Law Society of Scotland Council as representatives for two the constituencies of Aberdeen, Banff, Peterhead and Stonehaven and Edinburgh.
First Minister and leading legal figures back LGBT+ workplace equality campaign
A campaign to promote LGBT+ equality in the workplace is being launched by the Law Society of Scotland and The Glass Network today, Thursday, 18 May.
Leanne is a rising star
Glasgow-based solicitor Leanne Hammell has been named as the Law Society of Scotland’s In-house Rising Star 2017.
Former Ross Harper partners struck off
The Scottish Solicitors’ Discipline Tribunal (SSDT) has struck former Ross Harper partners Alan Susskind and Cameron Fyfe from the Roll of Solicitors following an investigation by the Law Society of Scotland.
Approach to abusive behaviour becoming increasingly "fragmented"
The Law Society of Scotland has emphasised its support for continuing improvements to the way the criminal justice system responds to abusive behaviour, including domestic abuse, but has concerns the law in this area is becoming increasingly fragmented.