Law Society news
What is regulated lobbying?
Ahead of our How the Scottish Parliament Works event, James Drummond from the Scottish Parliament’s lobbying register team explains how the lobbying register works and what it means for your organisation.
Giving cryptocurrency to making sure cybercrime doesn't pay
Ahead of his session at our annual conference, Professor Bill Buchanan from Edinburgh Napier University's School of Computing asks how cryptocurrency has changed cybercrime and asks what can be done to regulate this area.
Scottish outreach team Silver ‘Best Team’ award
Our Careers and Outreach team who are behind projects which help young people across Scotland engage positively with the law and achieve their legal career aspirations has won the silver ‘Best Association Team’ award in the 2018 Association Excellence Awards.
Lawscot Foundation Charity team up for national award
The Lawscot Foundation has been nominated as the 'Most Innovative Development' in the 2018 Association Excellence Awards and our Careers and Outreach team nominated as 'Best Team’.
Looking after your mental health
Katie McKenna, our High Street Head of Engagement, looks at how we can all look after our mental health on World Mental Health Day
Law Society set to drive innovation in legal technology
Lawyers and tech experts will be encouraged to join forces to develop technology-based solutions for the legal sector.
Top 7 tips for mentors
Experienced Law Society of Scotland mentors David Bryson and Christopher Morgan discuss their 7 top tips for mentors
New Online Process for ongoing AML registration
We have launched a new online service for ongoing AML registration for solicitors joining, leaving or changing roles within their firm.
Email scam
We have been informed of scam emails sent to law firms and claiming to be from a client in connection with the purchase of a property.
New Incidental Financial Business rules and guidance
Legal services consumers are set to benefit from new practice rules for Scottish solicitors on Incidental Financial Business.
Budgets, relationships and ethics
Ahead of our annual conference on Friday 26 October, leadership and governance consultant Ciarán Fenton previews his conference session for in-house lawyers.
Law Society President pays tribute to Murray Sinclair
The Society's president Alison Atack pays tribute to our Council member Murray Sinclair who has passed away.
The PEAT 2 review and how to make the most of yours
Eilidh Smith, a second year trainee at Brodies talks about the PEAT 2 review process and how to make the most of yours
Children’s Act review must ensure child-centred approach remains
The Society has said the rights of children in Scotland should be strengthened to ensure their views are heard in its response to the Children's Act review.
AML risk asessment review
Has your firm completed an AML risk assessment? It's an essential part of law firms' anti-money laundering activity
What have I learned in four years? Where do I start...
John Brannigan, of Russells Gibson McCaffrey, explains why, after only four years in post, he's only too aware of how rewarding a career as a solicitor can be
Public policy highlights
Our policy committees have had a busy month analysing and responding to proposed changes in the law to positively influence the creation of a fairer and more just society.
Money laundering and the professions – what next?
Graham Barrow, anti-money laundering consultant and writer about financial crime, discusses the UK Government’s recent announcement regarding the professions and money launderers.
New SLCC policy on levy for upheld complaints
The SLCC has revised its policy on the levy it can impose for upheld and partly upheld complaints
Life’s a breach – the harsh cost of a data breach for law firms post-GDPR
Paula Fagan from IT Governance, sponsors of our GDPR Guide, highlights the importance of keeping GDPR at the forefront of risk management.
HM Treasury annual frozen assets review
HM Treasury frozen asset annual review - reporting period ends on 13 October.
In-house team flies high
Carolyn Jameson, Chief Legal Officer at Skyscanner, reflects on the work of her team that led her to being named ‘Senior In-house Lawyer of the Year’ at the Law Awards 2017.
Widening access to the legal profession
Read our comments on the Scottish Parliament Justice Committee report on widening access to the legal profession
Trainees and legal aid
We are working on a joint project with the Scottish Legal Aid Board to gain a better understanding of the number of trainees involved in criminal and mixed practice.