Law Society news
Local pupils win through to national debate tournament semi-finals
Local school pupils have battled their way to the semi-finals of the Law Society of Scotland’s national debating tournament after arguing the cases for and against paying compensation for historical injustices.
Law Society to consult solicitors on SLCC levy plans for 2016-17
The Society is seeking solicitors’ views on the Scottish Legal Complaints Commission's draft operating plan and budget for 2016-17.
Lobbying Bill to include video-conference meetings with MSPs
Plans to include video-conference communications with MSPs in the Lobbying Bill will improve transparency says the Law Society of Scotland.
Law reform round up February 2016
Lobbying Bill, the Transport Bill, the Health and Tobacco Bill, Trade Union Bill (see below), the Transplant Bill, and more.
Law Society launches guides for new parents
Scottish solicitors, paralegals and other legal services professionals can now benefit from new guides aimed at helping them have a smooth return to work after maternity, shared-parental or adoption leave.
Law Society seeks solicitors’ views on impact of court closures
The Law Society of Scotland has launched a survey looking for Scottish solicitors’ views on the impact of local courts closures across Scotland.
February 2016 Bulletin
Read the latest news from the Scottish legal profession in our February 2016 Bulletin
Law Matters - February 2016
Law Matters keeps MSPs and parliamentary staff abreast of the Society's work at the Scottish, UK and European parliaments, highlighting key issues about the justice system and legal profession.
Lord Carloway’s vision for redesigning the Scottish courtroom
Addressing the Society’s Council on Friday 29 January 2016, The Lord President set out his vision for courtrooms ‘fit for the 21st century'.
Professional Practice Updates - February 2016
The Property Standardisation Group and the Law Society of Scotland Residential Project have launched a suite of style dispositions tailored to residential transactions.
Trainee blog - Kathryn Alexander
After graduating from Durham University with a degree in German and Spanish, Kathryn returned to her native Edinburgh for the LLB and Diploma. Now a second-year trainee at Brodies, she spent her first two seats in Commercial Property and Insurance & Risk litigation.
NQ blog - February 2016: Delegating a task or responsibility
John Brannigan studied at the University of Glasgow and completed his traineeship at Gallen & Co Solicitors.
Law Society supports proposed Third Party Rights Bill
The Law Society of Scotland has today, 29 Jan 2016, welcomed the Scottish Law Commission’s Draft Third Party Rights Bill.
21st Century Bar Conference report
Court reform dominated discussions at the 15th annual 21st Century Bar Conference where Lord Carloway gave the keynote address.
Law Society announces partnership to develop e-conveyancing platform
The Law Society has formed a partnership with the ESPC and BDP Estate Agency Software, to deliver a one-stop-shop digital platform for property solicitors
Law Society supports move to remove requirement for police custody suspects to contribute to legal costs
The Law Society of Scotland has supported plans to remove the need for suspects to pay a contribution towards the cost of legal advice they receive while held in custody at police stations.
New lawyer wanted for Law Society Council
Applications are now open for recently qualified solicitors who want to join the Law Society of Scotland’s decision making body.
The Society sets out its priorities for the next Scottish Parliament
Effective legislation, access to justice, access to education opportunities and ensuring the legal sector continues to support a successful Scottish economy are among the Law Society’s priorities for the next Scottish Parliament.
Brussels Agenda - January 2016
The latest news from the Law Societies' Brussels Office.
Meet the team that supports new lawyers
Our Education, Training and Qualifications team is here to help new lawyers at all stages of their early career progression. Find out about who does what and who you should contact if you need support.
Scam targeting house purchases
We’ve been made aware of an ongoing scam which involves fraudsters duping solicitors, housebuyers and sellers in order to divert payments to accounts under their control.
Solicitor traineeship numbers in Scotland “continue to rise”
The Law Society of Scotland has reported a continued rise in the number of traineeships available for aspiring solicitors.
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