Law Society news
Suspected scam claiming outstanding debt owed
We’re aware of a suspected scam where someone claiming to be an ‘attorney’ is writing to members of the public warning that court action would be taken if an outstanding debt is not paid.
Law Society of Scotland comment on Prime Minister’s Brexit statement
Statement provides welcome detail on a number of issues
January 2017 Lawscot News
Read the latest news from the Scottish legal profession in January's Lawscot News
Law Society of Scotland Street Law project makes European finals
A Law Society of Scotland education programme for pupils at Scottish schools in disadvantaged areas is up for a prestigious European award.
FCA discussion paper - overall responsibility and the legal function
Our response to the Financial Conduct Authority's discussion paper DP16/4, 'Overall responsibility and the legal function'.
In-house Lawyers Committee - new members
The In-house Lawyers Committee (ILC) is delighted to kick off 2017 with the appointment of new members.
For job-hunting new lawyers, not being civil is criminal
Our Head of Education Rob Marrs explains how simply being friendly and courteous to those you deal with can go a long way to helping new lawyers land a job.
Law reform round up January 2017
The Digital Economy Bill, the creation of a specific offence of domestic abuse and the minimum age of criminal responsibility and more.
Trainee blog - Lucy Deakin
Lucy Deakin is a first-year trainee at Brodies LLP. Lucy completed both her undergraduate degree and Diploma at the University of Glasgow, spending her third year studying at Ghent University in Belgium. She is currently six months into her first seat in the Corporate department at Brodies’ Edinburgh office.
Details of brokerage of Master Policy from 1 January 2017
Details of how members can contact Lockton, the new broker of the Master Policy from 1 January 2017.
Fake calls from person claiming to be from the Law Society of Scotland - 22 December 2016
We’re aware of a potential scam where an individual claiming to be from the Law Society of Scotland has called law firms asking their staff to contact our chief executive on a mobile phone number given
Brussels Agenda - December 2016
The latest news from the Law Societies' Brussels Office.
Law Society of Scotland's statement on ‘Scotland’s Place in Europe’
Law Society President Eilidh Wiseman comments on the Scottish Government's paper on Scotland's future relationship with Europe
Glasgow Solicitor Alison Atack to be next Law Society of Scotland vice president
Glasgow solicitor Alison Atack has been confirmed as the Law Society of Scotland’s next vice president today, Friday, 16 December 2016.
Society comments on Scottish Government Budget
Scottish Government Budget raises concerns about sustainability of legal aid
Criminals sending fake bank letters to Lloyds customers - 14 December 2016
The UK’s national fraud and cybercrime reporting centre, ActionFraud, has warned that Lloyds customers should be on the lookout for a new sophisticated fraud involving fake bank letters.
Overcoming initial nerves to thrive during your diploma
Sarah Beattie, a student at the University of Dundee, explains how she got to grips with the challenge of tackling the diploma in professional legal practice.
International Human Rights Day 2016 - Blog
We speak to Professor Alan Miller, Special Envoy of the Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions, on International Human Rights Day 2016
Law Society commences legal action against SLCC on ‘hybrid’ legal complaints
The Society has taken action to seek clarity on how certain types of legal complaints should be handled
School pupils storm through to debating tournament next round
School pupils from across Scotland successfully debated the pros and cons of holding referendums to win through to the next stage of the Law Society of Scotland’s national debating tournament.
December 2016 Lawscot News
Read the latest news from the Scottish legal profession in our December 2016 Lawscot News
Law reform round up December 2016
Proposed Football Act (Repeal) (Scotland) Bill, the impacts of Brexit on Justice and Security and the Future of Forestry in Scotland and more.
Routine improvement to our website
Due to routine improvement work to our website, some of our online services will be unavailable temporarily between 1pm on Thursday 15 December and 10am on Monday 19 December 2016.
Society past president elected to head CCBE
Ruthven Gemmell has been elected as president of the Council of Bars and Law Societies of Europe