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Law Society publishes recommendations to improve diversity in Scotland’s judiciary
Outreach work in schools, mentoring and reviewing the current skill set for sheriffs and judges could help create a more diverse judiciary in Scotland.
Law Society of Scotland launches annual plan
The Law Society of Scotland has published its 2015-2016 annual plan which sets out the targets for the first year of its new five-year strategy, ‘Leading Legal Excellence’.
November 2015 Bulletin
Read the latest news from the Scottish legal profession in our November Bulletin.
Legal aid news and updates - November 2015
Sheriff court solemn practice; the new Sheriff Appeal Court; our continued call for the inflationary uprating of fees; implementation of the Criminal Justice Bill in relation to the police station duty scheme; solemn legal aid – interim payments; our discussions with SLAB about appointed solicitor ABWOR
Interim Legal Aid Regulations for Sheriff Appeal Court
Law Society comment on the interim regulations following their consideration by the Scottish Parliament's Justice Committee
Law Society pays tribute to Michael Scanlan
The Law Society of Scotland has paid tribute to past president, Michael Scanlan, who passed away today.
Judges wanted for Law Society debating tournament
The Law Society of Scotland is calling for judges for the Donald Dewar Memorial Debating Tournament 2015/16.
Drivers should be held criminally responsible for smokers when children present in cars, Law Society says
Drivers of cars in which someone is smoking where children are present, should be held criminally responsible along with the smoker themselves, the Law Society said today, 8 October.
October 2015 Bulletin
Read the latest news from the Scottish legal profession in our October Bulletin.
Rising stars and stars that have risen – double celebrations at Law Society’s conference
Leigh Kirkpatrick, a solicitor at the Royal Bank of Scotland in Edinburgh, has won this year’s Law Society of Scotland In-House Lawyers’ Committee Rising Star Award.
Comment on Christopher Hales case, 3 October 2015
Lorna Jack comments on the Christopher Hales case following a statement from the Labour Party calling for an inquiry on the issue.
Law Society additional comment on Christopher Hales case
Lorna Jack, chief executive of the Law Society, issued a statement at a press conference held at 3.15pm, 1 October 2015
Law Society further comment on Christopher Hales case
Lorna Jack, Chief Executive of the Law Society of Scotland, comments on why the Law Society took until December 2014 to raise the SSDT case with the Crown Office
Law Society responds to Christopher Hales case
Lorna Jack, Chief Executive of the Law Society of Scotland, comments on the SSDT case that led to Christopher Hales being struck off as a solicitor
Law Society Responds to query on Audit Scotland Report Supplement
Our response to query on the Audit Scotland Report on Sheriff Courts supplement
Spotlight on Brexit at Law in Scotland conference
The consequences of leaving the European Union, Scotland’s international role in promoting the rule of law and what judges discuss behind the scenes are among the topics that will feature at this year’s flagship Law Society of Scotland conference.
Stirling siblings become solicitors
A brother and sister from Stirling have been admitted as Scottish solicitors on the same day.
Fundamental changes to inheritance law must create better balance
Children could lose out under new proposals to change the rules of intestacy, the Law Society of Scotland has said today.
Law Society welcomes opening of two new sheriff courts
Our response to the opening of two new sheriff courts today, 22 September.
‘Duty of candour’ for healthcare professionals could duplicate existing patient protections
The Society has raised concerns that proposals to legislate for a ‘duty of candour’ in healthcare could duplicate existing processes
Law Society welcomes new Sheriff Appeal Court regulations from Scottish Government
The Law Society of Scotland has welcomed new Scottish Government regulations on legal aid funding of summary appeals in Scotland.
Law Society welcomes Justice Committee decision to reject new Sheriff Appeal Court regulations
The Law Society of Scotland has welcomed the Scottish Parliament Justice Committee’s decision today to reject new regulations on legal aid funding for summary appeals in Scotland.
Voting open for Law Society Council by-election in Edinburgh
Voting is now open for the Law Society of Scotland’s Council by-election and solicitors in Edinburgh are being encouraged to make the most of their vote.
LawCare support available for Registered Paralegals
Law Society of Scotland Registered Paralegals can now make use of a free, confidential support and advice service for legal professionals.