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Nairn Academy pupils win national debating tournament
Caitlin Sherrett and Finlay Allmond from Nairn Academy have been crowned Scotland’s best young debaters after winning the final of the Law Society of Scotland’s Donald Dewar Memorial Debating Tournament last night, Thursday 9 June.
Law Society and Legal Hackers Scotland to host access to justice 'hackathon'
The Law Society of Scotland and Legal Hackers Scotland are inviting teams to gather round their laptops for the Law Society’s first ever access to justice 'hackathon'.
June 2016 Bulletin
Read the latest news from the Scottish legal profession in our June 2016 Bulletin
EU referendum: in-house survey results
Last month’s survey indicated a strong preference from respondents working in-house to remain part of the EU.
Society's longest serving Council member retires
Past President Alistair Morris retires after 24 year on the Society's Council
New president for the Law Society
Eilidh Wiseman takes up the reins as the Society's new president
Law Society pays tribute to Michael Park CBE
The Law Society of Scotland has paid tribute to past president, Michael Park CBE, who passed away on 25 May.
New Law Society Council members for Fife and Glasgow
Council election results announced
Law Society of Scotland highlights key issues for solicitors and clients in EU vote
The Society has published a discussion paper in advance of the EU Referendum
New guidance on client communications
The guidance on client communication (Rule B4) has been updated and the new guidance will come into effect on 1 June 2016.
Plans to introduce a British Bill of Rights should enhance existing protections
The Society comments on proposals to introduce a British Bill of Rights following the Queen’s Speech on Wednesday, 18 May 2016.
Last day to vote in Law Society Council elections
Voting closes tomorrow for this year’s Law Society Council elections and solicitors working in Glasgow and Fife are being encouraged to make the most of their vote.
Solicitors sought for Law Society mentoring scheme
The Law Society of Scotland is calling for solicitors and trainees from all areas of practice to become mentors as part of its expanding mentoring scheme.
Anti-corruption statement from professional bodies across the UK
The Society joins UK legal and financial professional bodies in anti-corruption pledge
Keeping children safe online
The Society has warned that proposals to prevent children accessing online porn could be counterproductive
May 2016 Bulletin
Read the latest news from the Scottish legal profession in our May 2016 Bulletin
Law Society Council candidates announced
Voting is now open for the Law Society of Scotland Council elections in the constituencies of of Glasgow & Strathkelvin and Cupar, Dunfermline & Kirkcaldy.
Law Society of Scotland appoints Lockton as Master Policy brokers
The Law Society of Scotland has appointed leading insurance brokers Lockton to administer and broker its Master Policy of Professional Indemnity Insurance from 1 January 2017, following a recent tender process.
Ashurst LLP sign up to support schools legal education initiative
International law firm Ashurst has signed up to support the Law Society of Scotland’s Street Law programme in schools across the country.
Law Society welcomes Lady Dorrian appointment as Lord Justice Clerk
A comment from Christine McLintock, President of the Law Society of Scotland, on the announcement that the Rt. Hon Lady Dorrian QC is to be Scotland’s new Lord Justice Clerk.
Clarity needed on proposals to create offence of domestic abuse
Clarity is needed on proposals for a new law of domestic abuse if it is to help those affected by either physical or psychological abuse, says the Law Society of Scotland.