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Solicitors invited to vote on PC fee at AGM
Solicitors are invited to vote on four resolutions at the Law Society of Scotland annual general meeting this month, including the proposed Practising Certificate fee for 2023/24.
Moveable Transactions Bill: Get involved
The Moveable Transactions Bill seeks to modernise and reform Scots Law in relation to security over and assignation of moveable property. Registers of Scotland are inviting members of the legal profession to get involved in user testing of the related registers.
New Law Society President ready for challenges of year ahead
The Law Society's new President for 2023/24, Sheila Webster has pledged to fight for the independence of the legal profession from government, describing this as a critical time for the profession and the rule of law in Scotland.
Sheila takes up the presidency today, 19 May, with NHS Scotland solicitor Susan Murray becoming the Society's new Vice President.
Cost-of-living pressures prompt recommended pay boost for trainees
The Law Society of Scotland has approved an unprecedented 10 per cent uplift in recommended pay for trainee solicitors to help with ongoing cost-of-living pressures.
Criminal justice reform must not undermine the right to a fair trial
Proposals to reform Scotland's criminal justice system must not undermine the fundamental right to a fair trial, according to the Law Society of Scotland.
AML attestation initial findings
The anti-money laundering (AML) team reveals the initial findings of its new supervisory attestation process, which was launched in November last year and is an ongoing piece of work reaching all practices who may not fall under the scope of our full high-risk AML inspection process.
Hendrie Legal FAQs
Hendrie Legal has ceased to practice. We have put together answers to some of the most frequently asked questions to support clients of the firm.
AML breach reporting form updated
The Law Society of Scotland’s anti-money laundering (AML) team has released an updated breach reporting form.
LawscotTech boosted with new expertise to lead on legal technology innovation
The Law Society of Scotland has boosted its key advisory body on legal technology, with new members and a new chairman to continue its work leading on innovation for the profession.
Profile of the Profession 2023 launches
The Law Society of Scotland has today, 29 March, launched the Profile of the Profession, its major census of the Scottish legal profession.
Law Society congratulates Humza Yousaf on his appointment as First Minister
The Law Society of Scotland congratulates Humza Yousaf on his appointment as the First Minister of Scotland.
Ramadan Mubarak (Happy Ramadan) to our Muslim members
Thursday, 23 March marked the start of Ramadan, a month-long event that is one of the Five Pillars of Islam and is marked by millions of Muslims around the world through prayer, reflection and daytime fasting.
Law Society urges SLCC to minimise costs on solicitors
In its response to the SLCC’s proposed budget for 2023/24, the Society has questioned proposals for a 9% rise to the levy paid by solicitors and has urged the complaints handling body to to minimise cost increases.
Refreshed AML Client and Matter Level Risk Assessment templates
The AML team has launched a new Client and Matter Level Risk Assessment (CMLRA) template and guidance for members to use. Our AML Risk Manager Dale Trahms explains how to use the templates and why CMLRAs are important to get right.
Immigration Law first as paralegal gains Law Society accreditation
An Edinburgh-based paralegal is the first to be awarded the Law Society of Scotland’s Accredited Paralegal status specialising in Immigration Law.
Law Society of Scotland challenges progress of Illegal Migration Bill to second reading
The Law Society of Scotland has raised concerns that the UK Government is pressing ahead with legislation which may not be compatible with the European Convention on Human Rights, potentially contravening UK law and the 1951 UN Refugee Convention.
Winners crowned in semi-final of Donald Dewar high school debate tournament
The four teams going through to this year’s Donald Dewar Memorial Debate Tournament final have been decided, after a closely fought semi-final focused on the future of the monarchy
New Council member for Glasgow and Strathkelvin solicitors
Glasgow-based solicitor Gordon Lennox has been elected to join the Society’s Council following a recent by-election.
Law Society Council renews support for Ukraine over Russia’s invasion
The Council of the Law Society of Scotland has renewed its condemnation of Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine, passing a new resolution on the ongoing conflict.
Law Society comment on First Minister Nicola Sturgeon
Law Society President Murray Etherington comment on Scotland's longest serving First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, following her decision to stand down.
The Society tenders for the Journal Magazine contract
Opportunity for contract publishers with experience in professional services magazines.
New opportunities to help shape Scots Law and practice
Experts from the legal sector and beyond are being urged to get involved in work to shape Scots Law and legal practice.
Law Society pays tribute to Professor Gerry Maher KC
The Society's Director of Law Reform Michael Clancy has paid tribute to Professor Gerry Maher, KC, Edinburgh Law School's Professor of Criminal Law, who passed away recently.