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Scottish pupils to debate banning referendums in national competition
Pupils from schools across Scotland are preparing to debate the pros and cons of holding referendums when they take to the floor for the opening rounds of the Law Society of Scotland’s annual debating tournament.
Article 50 High Court judgement demonstrates judicial independence
Law Society President Eilidh Wiseman and Dean of the Faculty of Advocates Gordon Jackson QC jointly commented on the High Court judgement on the role of the UK Parliament in invoking Article 50
30 key projects highlighted in Law Society of Scotland 2016/17 annual plan
The Law Society of Scotland has published its annual plan for 2016/17 featuring 30 key projects aimed at delivering year two of the Law Society’s five year strategy, Leading Legal Excellence.
Law Society launches Brexit seminar series
The Law Society of Scotland will be hosting the first of a series of Brexit-themed seminars on Thursday 3 November with an expert panel from the Scottish legal profession and academic community.
November 2016 Lawscot News
Read the latest news from the Scottish legal profession in our November 2016 Lawscot News
Law Society staff raise over £9,000 for Cystic Fibrosis Trust
Law Society of Scotland staff have raised a total of £9,040 for the Cystic Fibrosis Trust over the past year.
In-house Lawyers Committee vacancies
The In-house Lawyers Committee (ILC) is recruiting up to five new members - here's why you should apply!
Technology is good for business but cybersecurity a key issue
The Society launches its technology audit report at Technology and Cybercrime conference
Criminal justice system to be accessible and provide inclusive service for all
The Law Society of Scotland has said that that consideration will be needed to ensure that the service provided by Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) service and others is accessible and inclusive for all members of society.
Joint statement on the possible reinstatement of the death penalty in Turkey
The Law Society of Scotland has co-signed a statement from the CCBE condemning attempts to reinstate the death penalty in Turkey.
Career development and volunteering at the Law Society
If you want to enhance your career, develop your skills or just give back your profession, there are lots of different personal and professional development opportunities at the Law Society.
Increased civil court fees would be damaging to access to justice
The Society responds to the Scottish Government's consultation on court fees
October 2016 Lawscot News
Read the latest news from the Scottish legal profession in our October 2016 Lawscot News
Law Society staff climb Ben Nevis for Cystic Fibrosis Trust
Law Society of Scotland staff scaled the dizzy heights of Ben Nevis on Saturday, 1 October 2016, to raise money for Cystic Fibrosis Trust.
Legal aid news and updates - October 2016
The High Court of Justiciary has made an Act of Adjournal under section 305 of the Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1995.
Changing shape of the legal profession: in-house survey
As the legal profession continues to change shape, we're keen to find out more about the services supplied by in-house solicitors.
Law Society of Scotland launches new roadshow for trainee solicitors
The Law Society of Scotland has launched a series of free events for trainee solicitors across Scotland to hear from an expert panel and meet other trainees in their area.
Annual Conference 2016 - Leading Legal Excellence
Managing your inner chimp and life after Brexit to feature at Law Society conference
Law Society staff build bottle greenhouse
Law Society of Scotland staff got stuck in at the Gilmerton Child and Family Centre last week with Bedrock, a charity dedicated to helping Early Years services across Scotland.
Win legal work experience
Fancy winning three weeks' paid work experience at the Scottish Parliament PLUS £500 cold hard cash from the Law Society of Scotland? Enter the 2016/17 student competition.
Society to publish UPC findings online
A range of unsatisfactory professional conduct findings will be published to improve transparency of the Society’s regulatory procedures
September 2016 Bulletin
Read the latest news from the Scottish legal profession in our September 2016 Bulletin
Law Society responds to Scottish Government legislative programme
Access to justice must remain priority during roll out of legislative programme