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The inspirational story of how one law student is overcoming challenge after challenge to go after her dream career.
Win legal work experience
Fancy winning three weeks' paid work experience at the Scottish Parliament PLUS £500 cold hard cash from the Law Society of Scotland? Enter the 2016/17 student competition.
How Scottish solicitors can use their skills to help worthy causes
There are a number of events happening throughout the year which could benefit both your clients and a range of charities - whilst boosting future business for your firm.
Society to publish UPC findings online
A range of unsatisfactory professional conduct findings will be published to improve transparency of the Society’s regulatory procedures
September 2016 Bulletin
Read the latest news from the Scottish legal profession in our September 2016 Bulletin
Law reform round up September 2016
Policing and Crime Bill, non-compete clauses, the CMA’s Report on the Legal Services Market and more.
Law Society responds to Scottish Government legislative programme
Access to justice must remain priority during roll out of legislative programme
Equality and diversity - meet our guest bloggers
We talk to Jennifer Young, chairman of Ledingham Chalmers
SLCC complaints levy policy - changes to internal guidance
The Scottish Legal Complaints Commission (SLCC) has updated its internal guidance which will apply to the determination of all complaints that go to Determination Committees from 1 September 2016.
Meet the Street Law Trainers
We interviewed some of the students involved in Street Law about what they were expecting from the programme and how it has helped to develop their skills.
Court of Session decision underlines need to review regulation of the legal profession
Recent Court of Session decision on categorisation of a complaint against a law firm has raised issues in how complaints against lawyers should be handled.
Professional Practice updates - September 2016
On 4 August 2016, the Bank of England cut interest rates to 0.25% which is a historic low.
Trainee blog - John Morgan
John is a trainee solicitor at Brodies LLP. John grew up in Coatbridge, in North Lanarkshire, and attended the University of Glasgow for his LLB, spending time abroad at the Universities of Toronto, Connecticut and Cagliari.
NQ blog - September 2016: Why solicitors should train like Olympic boxers
John Brannigan studied at the University of Glasgow and completed his traineeship at Gallen & Co Solicitors.
Law Society of Scotland launches student associate initiative
The Law Society of Scotland is encouraging LLB and Diploma students and graduates across Scotland to sign up as its first ‘student associates’.
Building your support network (with a little help from your friends)
Charlotte Edgar, a second year trainee solicitor at Brodies LLP discusses the importance of building a supportive network at the beginning of your career.
Brussels Agenda - August 2016
The latest news from the Law Societies' Brussels Office.
Law Society seeks new CCBE representative
We are looking to appoint an experienced and enthusiastic representative to the UK delegation of the Council of Bars and Law Societies of Europe (CCBE).
Life in the fast lane - some tips for studying the accelerated LLB degree
Considering the accelerated LLB degree as an option for your route to becoming a solicitor? Christopher Murphy, who’s been there and got the t-shirt, explains some of the things to bear in mind.
Progressing your career as an in-house lawyer
Leigh Kirkpatrick, Legal Counsel in the Services Legal team at RBS, offers some pointers on how in-house lawyers can progress their career.
Transparency key to better informed and better protected consumers
The Society responds to the Competition and Markets Authority interim report on legal services market
Judicial Factor appointed to Paisley law firm
The Law Society of Scotland has successfully petitioned the Court of Session to appoint a Judicial Factor over Paisley legal practice, Robertson and Ross Solicitors Limited today, Friday 12 August 2016.
Equality and Diversity - meet our guest bloggers
Shona Simon, President of Employment Tribunals (Scotland) tells us about her career path and experiences.
August 2016 Bulletin
Read the latest news from the Scottish legal profession in our August 2016 Bulletin