Law Society news
Pat Thom nominated as Law Society president-elect 2025/26
Solicitor Pat Thom has been nominated as president-elect 2025/26 of the Law Society of Scotland.
New look Journal set to go live in 2024 with Think Publishing
A new look Law Society of Scotland Journal is set to go live in 2024. The move follows the appointment of Think Publishing following a competitive tender process earlier this year.
Journal Editor receives Lifetime Achievement award
Peter Nicholson, editor of the Law Society of Scotland’s Journal magazine has been honoured with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2023 Herald Law Awards.
Law Society publishes annual plan for 2023-24
Supporting the legal profession and protecting the public interest lie at the heart of the Law Society’s annual plan for 2023-24.
Survey shows mental health issues widespread in legal profession
Results from our Profile of the Profession research suggest that nearly two out of three Scottish legal professionals have experienced mental health issues in the past five years, underlining the importance of our sector-wide focus on wellbeing.
AML annual supervisory report 2023
Read our 2023 anti-money laundering (AML) annual supervisory report, covering the AML work we've undertaken over the past year and key stats on the regulated population.
Legal aid reform is long overdue
The Society's President Sheila Webster comments on the Scottish Legal Aid Board annual report, saying reform of legal aid is long overdue.
Law Society supports IBA statement on Israel and Gaza conflict
The Law Society of Scotland has today supported the International Bar Association condemnation of the attacks by Hamas along with its call for urgent talks to restore peace.
New guide a watershed moment for law sector wellbeing
The Law Society of Scotland has underlined its commitment to the mental health of legal professionals with the launch of a new resource to guide workplaces.
Admissions ceremony welcomes 49 new Scottish solicitors
The Scottish legal sector has welcomed 49 new solicitors at an admissions ceremony held at the historic Signet Library in Edinburgh.
Law Society rejects proposals for single UK-wide anti-money laundering supervisor
The Law Society has rejected proposals for a single UK-wide anti-money laundering supervisor, saying a one-size fits all approach would be a “regressive step” in efforts to combat economic crime.
Consumers must be protected from unregulated legal services
Consumers must be protected from the risks posed by unregulated legal services such as will writing and online divorces.
Young leaders in law to inspire with universities campaign
A group of young leaders from Scotland’s legal sector has joined a new campaign to inspire Scots law students as they pursue their own legal careers.
New Bill must not risk integrity of Scotland’s criminal justice system
The Law Society of Scotland has warned that key parts of the Victims, Witnesses, and Justice Reform (Scotland) Bill could seriously undermine the integrity of Scotland’s criminal justice system.
New course to boost paralegal careers and the legal sector
The Law Society of Scotland has partnered with Robert Gordon University (RGU) in Aberdeen to offer an accredited qualification tailored to paralegals, the first of its kind in Scotland.
Solicitor’s conveyancing tool wins 2023 Innovation Cup
A solicitor working for a small firm in Angus has won the Law Society of Scotland’s 2023 Innovation Cup, with a practical tool to assist legal teams working in conveyancing.
Legal aid left in the dark despite welcome focus on justice sector
The Law Society of Scotland says the Scottish Government is right to focus on the justice sector in its 2023-24 Programme for Government, but is deeply concerned that legal aid has again been ignored.
Law Society congratulates newly appointed sheriffs
The Society's President Sheila Webster has offered congratulations to 18 new sheriffs appointed on the recommendation of the Judicial Appointments Board for Scotland.
Practice update: Mental Welfare Commission report
The Mental Welfare Commission has published a report regarding the circumstances leading up to the untimely death of a vulnerable person with learning disabilities and physical ill health. This is an opportunity of those who work in this area of law to familiarise themselves with the relevant guidance.
Licensed Legal Services Provider update
Work is ongoing to create a regulatory scheme for Licensed Legal Services Providers - read our short update.
Comment on judges response to Regulation of Legal Services Bill
The Society's President Sheila Webster comments on the response to the Regulation of Legal Service Bill from Scotland's senior judges.