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Law Society of Scotland launches student associate initiative

31st August 2016 | Law Society news
The Law Society of Scotland is encouraging LLB and Diploma students and graduates across Scotland to sign up as its first ‘student associates’.

Building your support network (with a little help from your friends)

31st August 2016 | New lawyers , Wellbeing
Charlotte Edgar, a second year trainee solicitor at Brodies LLP discusses the importance of building a supportive network at the beginning of your career.

Brussels Agenda - August 2016

30th August 2016 | International
The latest news from the Law Societies' Brussels Office.

Law Society seeks new CCBE representative

29th August 2016 | Law Society news
We are looking to appoint an experienced and enthusiastic representative to the UK delegation of the Council of Bars and Law Societies of Europe (CCBE).

Life in the fast lane - some tips for studying the accelerated LLB degree

26th August 2016 | Schools
Considering the accelerated LLB degree as an option for your route to becoming a solicitor? Christopher Murphy, who’s been there and got the t-shirt, explains some of the things to bear in mind.

Progressing your career as an in-house lawyer

25th August 2016 | In-house lawyers
Leigh Kirkpatrick, Legal Counsel in the Services Legal team at RBS, offers some pointers on how in-house lawyers can progress their career.

Transparency key to better informed and better protected consumers

24th August 2016 | Law Society news
The Society responds to the Competition and Markets Authority interim report on legal services market

Judicial Factor appointed to Paisley law firm

12th August 2016 | Law Society news
The Law Society of Scotland has successfully petitioned the Court of Session to appoint a Judicial Factor over Paisley legal practice, Robertson and Ross Solicitors Limited today, Friday 12 August 2016.

Equality and Diversity - meet our guest bloggers

5th August 2016 | Equality and diversity
Shona Simon, President of Employment Tribunals (Scotland) tells us about her career path and experiences.

August 2016 Bulletin

3rd August 2016 | Law Society news
Read the latest news from the Scottish legal profession in our August 2016 Bulletin

Law reform round up August 2016

3rd August 2016 | Research and policy
New proposals to introduce a no-blame redress scheme for the healthcare sector, new police powers for stop and search, Investigatory Powers Bill and more.

Practising certificate renewal for Scottish solicitors opens this month

2nd August 2016
Scottish solicitors will be able to renew their practising certificate online from 25 August 2016, with 31 October set as the deadline for completing the process.

What stress means for new lawyers

2nd August 2016 | New lawyers , Wellbeing
Olivia Parker, Careers & Outreach Executive at the Society, looks at the causes of and potential solutions to stress for legal professionals in the early part of their career.

Trainee blog - Kathryn Alexander

1st August 2016 | New lawyers
Kathryn is one of our trainee bloggers from Brodies LLP. After graduating from Durham University with a degree in German and Spanish, Kathryn returned to her native Edinburgh for the LLB and Diploma.

NQ blog - August 2016: What does the average Scottish solicitor have in common with Harvey Specter?

1st August 2016 | New lawyers
John Brannigan studied at the University of Glasgow and completed his traineeship at Gallen & Co Solicitors.

Scottish notaries working in England and Wales - we need your input

1st August 2016 | Law Society news
We’re continuing to argue for revision of the restrictions in the Legal Services Act 2007 which prevent Scottish notaries working in England from performing notarial services.

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