Law Society news
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.
Have bookmakers in Scotland been dealt a blow?
Stephen McGowan, partner and head of licensing (Scotland) at law firm TLT and a member of the Law Society of Scotland’s Licensing Law Sub-committee looks at why it’s a significant time for bookmakers and the gambling industry in Scotland.
The value of research
Research executive Nicola Whiteford discusses the value of research and urges our members to have their say and take part in this year's Profile of the Profession survey before 30 May
Changes to the guidance on ownership and destruction of files
Fiona J Robb, Director of Professional Practice, talks about changes to the guidance on ownership and destruction of files in anticipation of the imminent arrival of GDPR.
Law Society launches price transparency consultation
We are asking the legal profession and consumer bodies for their views on price transparency for legal services.
New and returning Council members welcomed on board
Two new members and two familiar faces have been elected by their peers to join the Law Society's Council, in the latest round of contested elections.
Five key lessons learned during my traineeship
Tim Taylor, a second year trainee solicitor at Hastings Legal discusses the five key things he has learned during the traineeship
Student competition winner 2018
This year’s annual student competition run by the Law Society in partnership with the Scottish Parliament invited students to consider the role of committees in the Scottish parliament and take a creative approach to answering the question.
Quotas, targets, or what can the legal profession learn from American football?
Our head of education Rob Marrs asks if quotas can encourage career progression
Law Society raises concerns on proposed changes to the law on road traffic offences
Drivers accused of minor road traffic offences should retain the right to go to court if fixed penalty notices are introduced in Scotland
Getting to know you...
It's important that we know and understand our members - help us get to know you and take part in the Profile of the Profession survey.
Top tips from last year's In-house Rising Star
Leanne Hammell, winner of the In-house Rising Star Award in 2017, discusses her top tips she picked up for succeeding in-house and what being named Rising Star meant to her.
A GDPR intervention
Morna Grandison, Director of Interventions at the Law Society of Scotland, talks about how her team is getting to grips with GDPR.
AML registration open
Make sure you submit your firm's AML registration application by 26 June 2018
Law Society launches online mental health resource to support legal professionals
We're marking Mental Health Awareness Week with the launch of a new web-based resource Lawscot Wellbeing.
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.
In-house best practice in 7 easy steps
Olivia Parker, interim Head of engagement for in-house lawyers, gives us her key takeaways from April's in-house best practice course.
2018 Council election voting open
16 solicitors are competing for a total of four seats across three constituencies in the Law Society of Scotland Council elections.
Law Society launches Profile of the Profession research
Take part in our profile of the profession survey to help shape our future equality and diversity work.
Law Society publishes GDPR guide for law firms
The new guide about GDPR and data protection shows the steps solicitors can take to comply with the new EU regulation.
LBTT update - Arrangements satisfactory
An update for property practitioners about their responsibilities in relation to particular Land and Buildings Transaction Tax (LBTT) requirements.
Scam website - 'Alfred Pizzolante & Co Law Firm'
We have been informed of a fake website using real law firm addresses.
GDPR - Privacy notices
Angus MacLeod, partner at Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie LLP, explains what you should put in a privacy notice and when you need to give one.
