Law Society news
How making the most of internal support can improve your wellbeing
Laurin Campbell, a trainee solicitor at Brodies, explains how law firms can take the initiative in supporting their staff's wellbeing and why new lawyers in particular should take advantage of what their employers make available.
Fee payment and gift arrangements changed at Scottish Court and Tribunals Service
The Scottish Court and Tribunals Service (SCTS) has announced changes to some of its fee payment arrangements and gift policy, which may affect solicitors.
Impact of commencement of the Succession (Scotland) Act 2016
The Succession (Scotland) Act 2016 comes into forces on 1 November 2016. As a result, the Scottish Court and Tribunals Service (SCTS) has provided clarification of their expectations for additional documentary evidence required for applications for confirmation.
Law Society staff raise over £9,000 for Cystic Fibrosis Trust
Law Society of Scotland staff have raised a total of £9,040 for the Cystic Fibrosis Trust over the past year.
In-house Lawyers Committee vacancies
The In-house Lawyers Committee (ILC) is recruiting up to five new members - here's why you should apply!
Technology is good for business but cybersecurity a key issue
The Society launches its technology audit report at Technology and Cybercrime conference
Studying law as a mature student
Lyn Ajanaku an LLB Law with English Law student at the University of Aberdeen discusses the challenges and opportunities presented to those who choose to study law as a mature student.
Ongoing VAT register scam targeting solicitors - 25 October 2016
We are aware that Scottish law firms are being contacted as part of an ongoing scam relating to a VAT register.
Criminal justice system to be accessible and provide inclusive service for all
The Law Society of Scotland has said that that consideration will be needed to ensure that the service provided by Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) service and others is accessible and inclusive for all members of society.
Joint statement on the possible reinstatement of the death penalty in Turkey
The Law Society of Scotland has co-signed a statement from the CCBE condemning attempts to reinstate the death penalty in Turkey.
Fighting for peace and quiet – how the right hobbies can help
Susannah Pencovich, a newly-qualified solicitor based in Edinburgh and specialising in property and private Client work, discusses the benefits to new lawyers of taking up a relaxing hobby.
Career development and volunteering at the Law Society
If you want to enhance your career, develop your skills or just give back your profession, there are lots of different personal and professional development opportunities at the Law Society.
Increased civil court fees would be damaging to access to justice
The Society responds to the Scottish Government's consultation on court fees
Why law students should be thinking tech
Rob Marrs, our Head of Education, explains how getting to grips with emerging technology can help law students stand out to employers.
October 2016 Lawscot News
Read the latest news from the Scottish legal profession in our October 2016 Lawscot News
Law Society staff climb Ben Nevis for Cystic Fibrosis Trust
Law Society of Scotland staff scaled the dizzy heights of Ben Nevis on Saturday, 1 October 2016, to raise money for Cystic Fibrosis Trust.
Management of confidential correspondence from solicitor to prisoners
The Scottish Prison Service (SPS) is reminding solicitors of the need to ‘double envelope’ any correspondence which is sent to clients who are in custody, to ensure that it is passed to the individual unopened.
Let's Talk Progression - Linda Urquhart
Linda Urquhart OBE WS, Chairman at Morton Fraser LLP, shares her career story.
The role of solicitors at the heart of society, according to the Lord Justice Clerk of Scotland
Rt Hon Lady Dorrian speech from the Society's annual conference Leading Legal Excellence: Succeeding at the heart of society
Law reform round up October 2016
Scotland’s place in Europe following the result of the referendum, Scottish Government’s legislative programme and more.
Mindfulness – what is it and how can it help new lawyers?
Two trainee solicitors, both at Brodies, share their thoughts on mindfulness – the process of incorporating awareness into our daily lives.
Low interest rates and the impact on firms and client accounts
Due to the current interest rate levels, which are at an historic low, we are providing a further update for members on the accounts rules implications.
Consultation on the Fourth Money Laundering directive
All firms are being encouraged to respond to the UK Government's consultation on the transposition of the Fourth Money Laundering Directive.
Brussels Agenda - October 2016
The latest news from the Law Societies' Brussels Office.