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Spotlight on new lawyers groups: Part 2 Trainee and Newly Qualified Society

30th October 2015 | New lawyers
In the second of a series looking at support groups for new lawyers, we spoke to Andrew Bergin of the Trainee and Newly Qualified Society (TANQ).

Interim Legal Aid Regulations for Sheriff Appeal Court

28th October 2015 | Law Society news
Law Society comment on the interim regulations following their consideration by the Scottish Parliament's Justice Committee

'CV fodder' – myth versus reality

28th October 2015 | New lawyers
Graduates pursuing a career in law should think about what the classic CV lines like ‘excellent communications skills’ really mean.

Why a solicitor is the best person to make your will

21st October 2015 | For the public
Six reasons you should see your solicitor if you're thinking about making a will.

Law Society pays tribute to Michael Scanlan

20th October 2015 | Law Society news
The Law Society of Scotland has paid tribute to past president, Michael Scanlan, who passed away today.

Spotlight on new lawyers groups: Part 1 Scottish Young Lawyers' Association

16th October 2015 | New lawyers
In the first of a series looking at support groups for new lawyers, we caught up with Emma Boffey, President of the Scottish Young Lawyers' Association (SYLA).

Judges wanted for Law Society debating tournament

15th October 2015 | Law Society news
The Law Society of Scotland is calling for judges for the Donald Dewar Memorial Debating Tournament 2015/16.

Bridging the gender pay gap

9th October 2015
Rob Marrs, senior policy manager at the Society, shines a light on one of the biggest issues facing the legal profession: the gender pay gap.

Statement from the Law Society On Christopher Hales – crime agency alerted in 2011

9th October 2015
The Law Society is confirming today (Friday 9 October) that it submitted a report on Christopher Hales to the Serious & Organised Crime Agency (SOCA, now the National Crime Agency) in 2011.

Drivers should be held criminally responsible for smokers when children present in cars, Law Society says

8th October 2015 | Law Society news
Drivers of cars in which someone is smoking where children are present, should be held criminally responsible along with the smoker themselves, the Law Society said today, 8 October.

Law Matters - October 2015

7th October 2015 | Research and policy
Law Matters keeps MSPs and parliamentary staff abreast of the Society's work at the Scottish, UK and European parliaments, highlighting key issues about the justice system and legal profession.

October 2015 Bulletin

7th October 2015 | Law Society news
Read the latest news from the Scottish legal profession in our October Bulletin.

Urgent fraud alert following unprecedented levels of scam activity - 7 October 2015

7th October 2015 | Fraud alerts
Fraud attempts against law firms are at unprecedented level.

Rising stars and stars that have risen – double celebrations at Law Society’s conference

5th October 2015 | Law Society news
Leigh Kirkpatrick, a solicitor at the Royal Bank of Scotland in Edinburgh, has won this year’s Law Society of Scotland In-House Lawyers’ Committee Rising Star Award.

Comment on Christopher Hales case, 3 October 2015

4th October 2015 | Law Society news
Lorna Jack comments on the Christopher Hales case following a statement from the Labour Party calling for an inquiry on the issue.

Law Society additional comment on Christopher Hales case

1st October 2015 | Law Society news
Lorna Jack, chief executive of the Law Society, issued a statement at a press conference held at 3.15pm, 1 October 2015

Bogus banks calls targeting firms - 1 October 2015

1st October 2015 | Fraud alerts
A number of Scottish firms have today reported that they have been contacted by phone by a male person claiming to be from the 'Fraud Department' of their bank.

Professional Practice updates - October 2015

1st October 2015 | Professional support
The Society’s Trust and Succession Sub-Committee and Professional Practice Committee both independently identified that important issues of interest and concern to the profession arose out of the Scottish Solicitors’ Discipline Tribunal’s findings in The Law Society of Scotland v David Haddow Campbell (11 March 2013).

Trainee blog - Letitia Longworth

1st October 2015 | New lawyers
Letitia Longworth obtained her graduate LLB and Diploma from the University of Edinburgh, after studying English in St Andrews for her first degree. Letitia is two months into her first seat with Brodies LLP, working with the Energy & Infrastructure team in Edinburgh.

NQ blog - October 2015: App technology and staying efficient

1st October 2015 | New lawyers
John Brannigan studied at the University of Glasgow and completed his traineeship at Gallen & Co Solicitors.

Networking opportunities, Scottish notaries

1st October 2015 | International
Networking group to begin offering events for Scottish solicitors in London; Invitation to celebrate the EU's ratification of the Hague Conference Choice of Courts Convention; Practice rights of Scottish notaries public in England and Wales

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