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Survey of Scottish solicitors highlights Brexit and legal aid as key concerns
The impact of Brexit on the law and legal practice is a key issue for Scottish solicitors, according to the findings of a recent survey.
HM Treasury consults on proposals for new anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing measures
Scottish solicitors are being encouraged to respond to two HM Treasury consultations on proposals to strengthen the UK’s anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist finance (AML/CTF) regime.
Law Society calls for urgent reform of SLCC after levy increase
The Law Society of Scotland has called for the Scottish Government to prioritise reform of the regulation of legal services after a decision from the Scottish Legal Complaints Commission to press ahead with a 12.5% rise in its levy on solicitors.
Society launches financial benchmarking survey of law firms
The Law Society of Scotland has today, Thursday, 30 March 2017, launched a new, online survey to help solicitors assess their firm’s financial health and how they are performing in the legal market.
Law Society of Scotland highlights priorities for legal profession and EU nationals as Article 50 is triggered
Commenting on the triggering of Article 50 by the UK Prime Minister today, Wednesday, 29 March, Lorna Jack, Chief Executive of the Law Society of Scotland, said: “Leaving the European Union is arguably the biggest constitutional change for the UK since 1945, with today’s triggering of Article 50 marking the start of serious negotiations on the terms of our withdrawal."
Update on personal injury discount
Scottish Ministers have made an order setting the discount rate for personal injury awards at minus 0.75% which comes into effect today, 28 March.
Last few days to nominate someone brilliant for In-house Rising Star Award
Your last chance to nominate someone brilliant for the 2017 In-house Rising Star Award, is fast approaching – final nominations for this prestigious award must be submitted by this Friday, 31 March.
Bullying and harassment blog
Rob Marrs, Head of Education at the Society, looks at the difficult subject of bullying and harassment in legal workplaces.
Sale of Legal Post delivers cash benefits for talented Scottish students
Academically gifted students from less advantaged backgrounds in Scotland are set to benefit from a game-changing quarter of a million pound investment through the Lawscot Foundation.
Pupils from four Scottish schools through to final of national debating tournament
Pupils from schools in Dundee, Glasgow and St Andrews have earned their places in the final of the Donald Dewar Memorial Debating Tournament.
‘In-house rising stars’ chance to shine
If one of your colleagues or contacts is an in-house Scottish solicitor or trainee; or if you work in an in-house legal role, then you might be eligible to nominate or be nominated for the In-house Rising Star Award.
'Anger and frustration’ at SLCC budget proposals for 2017-18
Plans to increase the SLCC levy by 12.5% have caused unprecedented 'anger and frustration' within the profession
March 2017 Lawscot News
Read the latest news from the Scottish legal profession in March's Lawscot News
SCTS proposals could radically reform Scotland’s summary courts
Society comments on plans to reform summary court practice
Street Law wins title of Best Training Initiative at European Association Awards
Street Law, an education programme for pupils at Scottish schools in disadvantaged areas, has taken home the title of Best Training Initiative at the prestigious European Association Awards.
Scottish legal aid system ‘needs urgent overhaul’
New report on legal aid shows some of the smallest firms are carrying out legal aid work at a loss
Specialist Accreditation Calling Regulatory Lawyers
The Society has received an application to create a new category for accreditation of ‘regulation of professional conduct’ and we are keen to measure interest from potential applicants.
Equality and Diversity - meet our guest bloggers
We talk to Penelope Warne, head of oil and gas at CMS
Find out how you can support the next generation of Scottish Solicitors
The Law Society of Scotland is hosting a Lawscot Foundation Information evening on Thursday 21st February
Law Society and Glasgow Caledonian University to host seminar on Brexit and human rights
The Societyis partnering with Glasgow Caledonian University to host the second in a series of Brexit-themed seminars ‘Human Rights Reform: Scotland’s place in Brexit’
Scottish pupils through to semi-finals of national debating tournament
Pupils from 16 Scottish schools are through to the semi-finals of the Donald Dewar Memorial Debating Tournament
Registers of Scotland - digital transformation consultation
We are encouraging our members to reply to Registers of Scotland's 'Digital Transformation: Next Steps' consultation which closes in just over two weeks on 22 February 2017.
February 2017 Lawscot News
Read the latest news from the Scottish legal profession in February's Lawscot News