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Tribute to Sheriff Considine
The Law Society's President Sheila Webster pays tribute to Sheriff Considine
Time to spotlight Scotland's in-house rising stars as 2024 award launches
The Law Society of Scotland is looking to spotlight Scotland’s newest in-house talent as they launch 2024’s In-House Rising Star award.
Michael Clancy awarded RSE fellowship
Law Society of Scotland Director of Law Reform, Michael Clancy OBE WS, has been honoured as a Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh.
Law Society seeks nominations for new Council members
Nominations are now open to join the Law Society of Scotland’s decision-making body to represent solicitors across the UK.
New solicitor advocates granted extended rights of audience
The Law Society of Scotland granted extended rights of audience to two new solicitor advocates at a ceremony held at the Court of Session in Edinburgh on Monday 25 March.
Employment tribunal fees will cause access to justice issues
Reintroduction of fees in Employment Tribunals will cause unacceptable access to justice issues for those most in need of free legal protections.
Judicial factors reform a step forward but refinement still needed
New legislation to reform judicial factors is a step in the right direction but could be further improved to ensure clarity, accessibility and efficiency, according to the Law Society of Scotland.
Legal sector welcomes 64 solicitors in 2024’s first admissions ceremony
Sixty-four solicitors have been formally welcomed to the profession, in the Law Society of Scotland’s first admissions ceremony of 2024.
Law Society hosts roundtable to discuss Scottish criminal justice reform bill
We hosted a roundtable of key stakeholders to discuss the Scottish Government’s Victims, Witnesses and Justice Reform (Scotland) Bill on Friday, 8 March 2024. Attendees included solicitors and advocates along with MSPs, academics, and victims’, women’s and human rights groups.
Survey confirms solicitors’ alarm at Scottish Government’s legal regulation plans
Our latest annual members survey has confirmed the depth of concern at the Scottish Government’s proposal to give itself powers to control the regulation of the legal sector.
New logo reflects modern, dynamic, inclusive and sustainable legal sector
The Law Society of Scotland has unveiled a new logo reflecting its central role in Scotland’s modern, dynamic, inclusive and sustainable legal sector.
Law Society accredited as a Leader in Diversity
We have been accredited as a Leader in Diversity, recognising our achievements and commitment to lead workplace best practice in Scotland.
Cross-party report shows government wrong to try to politically control legal profession
A new report from a cross-party committee of MSPs has shown how Scottish Government plans to try and control the way the legal profession operates were wrong and risked undermining the rule of law.
Nine solicitor advocates welcomed in third ceremony in a week
The Law Society of Scotland granted extended rights of audience to nine new solicitor advocates yesterday, joining the 16 who were introduced last week.
MSPs warned of unacceptable danger posed by juryless rape trials
Law Society President Sheila Webster has appeared before the Scottish Parliament’s Criminal Justice Committee to provide evidence on the Victims, Witnesses, and Justice Reform (Scotland) Bill, alongside the Society’s Head of Research Alan McCreadie.
16 solicitor advocates celebrated in back-to-back ceremonies
The Law Society of Scotland has granted 16 new solicitor advocates extended rights of audience at back-to-back ceremonies at the Court of Session in Edinburgh.
Law Society colleagues raise £3,606.40 for Scottish Autism
Law Society of Scotland colleagues have shown their support for autistic people by raising £3,606.40 for the charity Scottish Autism.
Law Society announces next phase of climate crisis response
The Law Society of Scotland has announced further steps in response to the escalating climate crisis, seeking to act and lead change across the legal sector.
New look Journal set to go live in 2024 with Think Publishing
A new look Law Society of Scotland Journal is set to go live in 2024. The move follows the appointment of Think Publishing following a competitive tender process earlier this year.
Journal Editor receives Lifetime Achievement award
Peter Nicholson, editor of the Law Society of Scotland’s Journal magazine has been honoured with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2023 Herald Law Awards.
Law Society publishes annual plan for 2023-24
Supporting the legal profession and protecting the public interest lie at the heart of the Law Society’s annual plan for 2023-24.
Law Society supports IBA statement on Israel and Gaza conflict
The Law Society of Scotland has today supported the International Bar Association condemnation of the attacks by Hamas along with its call for urgent talks to restore peace.
New guide a watershed moment for law sector wellbeing
The Law Society of Scotland has underlined its commitment to the mental health of legal professionals with the launch of a new resource to guide workplaces.