Law Society news
New charity announced at Law Society office opening
The Law Society of Scotland announced it will be launching a new charity for prospective lawyers at its official office opening yesterday, Monday 14 March 2016.
Local pupils win through to national debating tournament final
Local school pupils have won through to the final of the Law Society of Scotland’s national debating tournament after pitting their wits against schools across the country.
Law Society and Spanish National Bar mark Smartcard partnership at Excellence Awards
Society’s Smartcard project named as finalist at the recent UK Association Excellence Awards.
Equality means business
Rob Marrs, Head of Education at the Society, puts forward the business case for equality and diversity.
Lobbying Bill should include written and oral communications with MSPs
The Scottish Government should aim to be as transparent as possible under the terms of the Lobbying Bill, says the Law Society.
Law Society calls for effects of proposed second home supplement to be monitored
The Society has said the effects of an additional tax on second homes should be monitored closely to ensure that people who are simply trying to move house are not caught out by the proposed new charge.
Scam offering legal services around immigration
We've been made aware of an attempted scam where legal services are being offered to people overseas who want to come and work in Scotland.
March 2016 Bulletin
Read the latest news from the Scottish legal profession in our March 2016 Bulletin
Law reform round up March 2016
Criminal Verdicts Bill, LBTT Amendment Bill, post-legislative scrutiny of the Family Law Act 2006 and more.
Trainee blog - John Morgan
John is one of our trainee bloggers from 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 - March 2016: Seeking out feedback from clients
John Brannigan studied at the University of Glasgow and completed his traineeship at Gallen & Co Solicitors.
EU referendum debate, Smartcard registration, update from Naomi
Update from England and Wales Council representative; Smartcard registration events; EU referendum debate
Act of Adjournal – Representation in the High Court of the Justiciary
Member's views sought by 4pm, Friday 4 March on proposed Act of Adjournal
SSDT publishes annual report
The Law Society of Scotland prosecuted 31 cases of misconduct before the independent Scottish Solicitors’ Discipline Tribunal in 2014-2015.
Trainee solicitors to benefit from new Living Wage requirement
Trainee solicitors across Scotland are set to benefit after the Law Society of Scotland agreed an increase to both its recommended and mandatory minimum pay rates.
Law Society comment on SCTS review
The Law Society comments on the publication on the Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service Evidence and Procedure Review - Next Steps
10 tips for writing a first class LLB dissertation
Stuart McRobbie, a diploma student at the University of Dundee offers his top 10 tips for writing an LLB dissertation that will hit the mark with your marker.
Changes to practice rules and constitution
Changes to solicitor practice rules and to our constitution to take effect from 1 September 2016.
Brussels Agenda - February 2016
The latest news from the Law Societies' Brussels Office.
Time flies when you’re doing a law degree
Miranda Hughes, a second year graduate entry LLB student at Strathclyde University, discusses study techniques, advice for gaining experience and making applications.
EU proposals for TV, music and sport subscriptions too timid says Law Society
Proposed EU legislation allowing holiday makers travelling in Europe to access online content, such as digital film and TV services, has come under scrutiny from the Law Society of Scotland.
Proposed healthcare whistleblower should have power to compel public bodies to act
The Society responds to proposals for a new healthcare whistleblower role.
Law Society of Scotland welcomes recommendations to protect legal professional privilege in investigatory powers bill
The Law Society has welcomed recommendations in the House of Lords and House of Commons Joint Committee on the Draft Investigatory Powers Bill report published today, Thursday, 11 February.
Gender equality - but what about the men?
Rob Marrs, Head of Education at the Society, addresses the rarely addressed question of gender equality in the legal profession for men.