Law Society news
Admission regulations under review
As part of the Law Society’s Rules Review Project, regulations on admission as a solicitor are to be revised.
Redemption statements scam
Scottish law firms have recently been targeted by a redemption statement scam when acting in sale or remortgage transactions.
Suspected email scam targeting solicitor firms
We are aware of a potential scam where solicitor firms are receiving emails claiming to be from members of the public asking them to click a 'dropbox' link.
Fake law firm calling itself 'James Strachen Solicitors'
We’re aware of scam involving a fake law firm calling itself 'James Strachen Solicitors' claiming to have an address at Carnoustie High Street in Angus.
Fake law firm calling itself ‘Campbell Brown’
We’re aware of scam involving a fake law firm calling itself ‘Campbell Brown Legal Solicitors’ with a website claiming Campbell Brown is their ‘lead attorney’ and they ‘take cases all over the world’.
2018 Financial Benchmarking Survey launch
Law firms across Scotland are invited to take part in a survey to assess the financial health of the legal sector.
Considering a career outside a big firm
Arlene Gibbs, Aberdeenshire Council, discusses her experience at the Lawscot Student Roadshow speaking about career opportunities outside a big firm, from an in-house and high street perspective.
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.
From big firm to in-house secondment
Kirsten Belk, second year trainee at Brodies LLP, discusses the five most importants things she has learned from her secondment at the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA)
Secret in-house lawyer - think twice before inviting me for a BD lunch
In the latest blog from our 'secret in-house lawyer', we find out about new year invitations and business development.
New video highlights Lawscot Foundation success story
A new video featuring one of the first Scots law students to be awarded Lawscot Foundation funding and mentoring support has been launched.
Mooting whilst studying a law degree: is it worth it?
David Meiklejohn, second year LLB student at the University of Glasgow, talks about how mooting alongside studying the law allows you to enhance your skills.
Brussels Agenda - January 2018
Read the January edition, for all the latest EU developments.
Law Society proposes radical reform to legal services regulation
Our submission to the regulation of legal services review outlines the case for radical change, including a simplified complaints system and proposals to address the growing unregulated sector.
Increase in traineeships offered by sole practitioners and in Highlands and Islands
Our latest figures reveal the number of traineeships registered in the last practice year and trends over recent years.
Scottish solicitors endorse proposed changes to practice rules
Members endorsed our proposed amendments to practice rules on anti-money laundering practices and incidental financial business at our 2018 SGM.
Three steps to tackle your next presentation
Gavin Brown, director at Speak with Impact, gives his top tips for preparing for presentations with some help from Woodrow Wilson.
New rights for suspects present funding challenge
New legislation provides right for all suspects held at police stations to request legal advice
Consultation on proposed changes to practice rules
We are inviting responses from members on proposed changes to current conflict of interest practice rules.
Concerns raised at plans for inflation-busting SLCC budget
The SLCC has published its draft budget and levy for 2018-19
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.
Weapons handling and travelling the world
Lieutenant Colonel Eugene-Paul Grant explains what it's like to be an in-house solicitor in the British Army Legal Services team.
Graham Matthews comments on the appointment of the new Chair of the SLCC
Graham Matthews comments on the appointment of Jim Martin as the new Chair of the SLCC.
GDPR – New year, new guidance
Tim Musson, Convener of the Law Society of Scotland’s Privacy Law Committee, gives us an update on the latest General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) guidance.