Law Society news
Tributes to former Labour and Conservative Ministers
Our President has paid tribute to former Labour Chancellor, Lord Alistair Darling and to former Conservative Minister, Lord James Douglas-Hamilton, long serving Edinburgh MPs and former lawyers: ‘This week we have lost two elder statesmen of Scottish and UK politics. Both were deeply committed public servants and highly regarded across the political spectrum.’
Law Society colleagues raise £3,606.40 for Scottish Autism
Law Society of Scotland colleagues have shown their support for autistic people by raising £3,606.40 for the charity Scottish Autism.
Law Society announces next phase of climate crisis response
The Law Society of Scotland has announced further steps in response to the escalating climate crisis, seeking to act and lead change across the legal sector.
Cross Party MSP report shows why Bill on legal services regulation must change
A critical cross-party MSP report on the Scottish Government’s new legislation on regulating legal services has shown why the Bill needs to change.
Pat Thom nominated as Law Society president-elect 2025/26
Solicitor Pat Thom has been nominated as president-elect 2025/26 of the Law Society of Scotland.
New look Journal set to go live in 2024 with Think Publishing
A new look Law Society of Scotland Journal is set to go live in 2024. The move follows the appointment of Think Publishing following a competitive tender process earlier this year.
Journal Editor receives Lifetime Achievement award
Peter Nicholson, editor of the Law Society of Scotland’s Journal magazine has been honoured with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2023 Herald Law Awards.
Law Society publishes annual plan for 2023-24
Supporting the legal profession and protecting the public interest lie at the heart of the Law Society’s annual plan for 2023-24.
Survey shows mental health issues widespread in legal profession
Results from our Profile of the Profession research suggest that nearly two out of three Scottish legal professionals have experienced mental health issues in the past five years, underlining the importance of our sector-wide focus on wellbeing.
AML annual supervisory report 2023
Read our 2023 anti-money laundering (AML) annual supervisory report, covering the AML work we've undertaken over the past year and key stats on the regulated population.
Legal aid reform is long overdue
The Society's President Sheila Webster comments on the Scottish Legal Aid Board annual report, saying reform of legal aid is long overdue.
Law Society supports IBA statement on Israel and Gaza conflict
The Law Society of Scotland has today supported the International Bar Association condemnation of the attacks by Hamas along with its call for urgent talks to restore peace.
New guide a watershed moment for law sector wellbeing
The Law Society of Scotland has underlined its commitment to the mental health of legal professionals with the launch of a new resource to guide workplaces.
Admissions ceremony welcomes 49 new Scottish solicitors
The Scottish legal sector has welcomed 49 new solicitors at an admissions ceremony held at the historic Signet Library in Edinburgh.
Law Society rejects proposals for single UK-wide anti-money laundering supervisor
The Law Society has rejected proposals for a single UK-wide anti-money laundering supervisor, saying a one-size fits all approach would be a “regressive step” in efforts to combat economic crime.
Consumers must be protected from unregulated legal services
Consumers must be protected from the risks posed by unregulated legal services such as will writing and online divorces.
Young leaders in law to inspire with universities campaign
A group of young leaders from Scotland’s legal sector has joined a new campaign to inspire Scots law students as they pursue their own legal careers.
New Bill must not risk integrity of Scotland’s criminal justice system
The Law Society of Scotland has warned that key parts of the Victims, Witnesses, and Justice Reform (Scotland) Bill could seriously undermine the integrity of Scotland’s criminal justice system.
New course to boost paralegal careers and the legal sector
The Law Society of Scotland has partnered with Robert Gordon University (RGU) in Aberdeen to offer an accredited qualification tailored to paralegals, the first of its kind in Scotland.
Solicitor’s conveyancing tool wins 2023 Innovation Cup
A solicitor working for a small firm in Angus has won the Law Society of Scotland’s 2023 Innovation Cup, with a practical tool to assist legal teams working in conveyancing.
Legal aid left in the dark despite welcome focus on justice sector
The Law Society of Scotland says the Scottish Government is right to focus on the justice sector in its 2023-24 Programme for Government, but is deeply concerned that legal aid has again been ignored.