Law Society news
Street Law shortlisted for social mobility award
The Law Society of Scotland’s Street Law project has been shortlisted for an innovation award at the inaugural UK Social Mobility Awards.
July Lawscot News
This month's Lawscot News features the keynote speakers for our 2017 annual conference, our new guide to in-house secondments and much more.
Law reform round up July 2017
Updates on the Child Poverty (Scotland) Bill, the Public consultation on the United Kingdom’s future legal framework for imposing and implementing sanctions and the Draft Court Rules in relation to Protective Expenses Orders.
Photo ID requirements at Glasgow Sheriff Court
Due to a recent review of security across Scottish courts, all regular court users must wear visible photo/ID passes at all times within the Glasgow Sheriff and Justice of the Peace Court building.
Solicitor advocates and international members wanted for Law Society Council
Scottish solicitor advocates and Scottish solicitors working overseas can put forward their nominations to join the Law Society of Scotland Council from noon on Wednesday, 12 July 2017.
Letting agent regulations FAQ
With the Scottish Government’s Letting Agent Registration (Scotland) Regulations 2016 coming into 31 January 2018, we have provided our responses to frequently asked questions around the aspects of the regulations which will have the greatest impact on solicitors and their businesses.
Professional Practice Updates - July 2017
With the Scottish Government’s Letting Agent Registration (Scotland) Regulations 2016 coming into effect next year, we have provided our responses to frequently asked questions around the aspects of the regulations which will have the greatest impact on our members and your businesses.
Trainee blog - Susan Currie
Susan Currie, a trainee solicitor at Cloch Solicitors, obtained her LLB from Glasgow Caledonian University and her Diploma from the University of Glasgow. Her traineeship has been based in a boutique corporate firm, focusing on Corporate, Commercial and Civil Litigation. She is due to qualify in August 2017.
NQ blog - July 2017: An exciting future for the profession
John Brannigan studied at the University of Glasgow and completed his traineeship at Gallen & Co Solicitors. He now works at Russels Gibson McCaffrey Solicitors in Glasgow, specialising in all criminal and civil litigation matters.
New date for summer drinks, Midlands network and your vote needed
Summer drinks at Scotland House; Are you based outside of London?; Your Council member needs you!
Brussels Agenda - June 2017
Read the June edition, for all the latest EU developments.
New legislation on Scottish partnerships
The UK Government has introduced new legislation which extends beneficial ownership registration requirements to Scottish limited partnerships and certain Scottish general partnerships
Anti-money laundering regulations - update
The Law Society of Scotland is working with representatives from across the UK’s legal sector to update anti-money laundering (AML) guidance, following changes brought about by the Money Laundering Regulations, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds (Information on the Payer) Regulations 2017 (MLRs), which have come into effect this week.
What is commercial awareness and how do I get it?
Linsey Fadiga, second-year law student at Edinburgh Napier University, looks at commercial awareness - what it is, how to get it and how to prove you have it!
Two new Law Society of Scotland Board members
Ken Dalling and Amanda Millar have been elected as the newest members of the Law Society of Scotland’s Board. They will take up their new positions as of the next Board meeting on 10 July.
The debate - What the judges want
Victoria Lane is a senior solicitor at Brodies LLP and a part-time tutor at Edinburgh University. Victoria’s debating experience kicked off in the Donald Dewar Debate when she was still at school and continued throughout her university career.
The debate - Three perspectives, one set of eyes
Sarah Sutton is our Digital Communications Specialist, but in her former role as Media Communications Executive, Sarah looked after the Donald Dewar Memorial Debating Tournament. Read Sarah's blog about her experiences of the competition from different perspectives.
Clear targets needed to ensure child poverty ambitions stay on track
Setting clear targets and establishing a National Poverty and Inequality Commission would help to meet aims of eradicating child poverty says the Law Society of Scotland.
Law Society launches summer school for pupils aiming for career in law
The Law Society of Scotland is holding its first summer school for pupils aiming for a career in law.
Douglas Academy pupils win national debating tournament
Arun Smith and Matthew McIlree from Douglas Academy have won the final of the Law Society of Scotland’s Donald Dewar Memorial Debating Tournament last night, Thursday 15 June, and earned the title of Scotland’s best young debaters.
Pupils from four Scottish schools reach final of national debating tournament
Pupils from Douglas Academy, the High School of Dundee, Kelvinside Academy and Madras College are preparing for the final of this year’s Donald Dewar Memorial Debating Tournament, to be held this Thursday, 15 June.
The debate - Planning, prep & pressure to get it right
Lyndsey Thomson is the Society's careers and outreach coordinator. Lyndsey works on a number of education and training initiatives and having recently taken on the Donald Dewar Memorial Debating Tournament, she tells us about what's involved.
Law Society welcomes court ruling on complaints handling
The Law Society of Scotland has welcomed a Court of Session ruling on the handling of over 200 legal complaints.