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The Society and the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators announce new collaboration

28th April 2022 | Professional support
The Society is working in collaboration with the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators to help promote the use of arbitration and other forms of alternative dispute resolution

New and familiar faces returned the Law Society of Scotland Council

25th April 2022
New and familiar faces returned to the Society's Council to represent solicitors in Glasgow & Strathkelvin, Perth, Greenock, Kilmarnock & Paisley, and Cupar, Dunfermline and Kirkcaldy.

Public policy highlights

22nd April 2022 | Research and policy , Law Society news
Our policy committees have had a busy month analysing and responding to proposed changes in the law to positively influence the creation of a fairer and more just society.

Legal tech specialist awarded Accredited Legal Technologist status

13th April 2022
Legal technology specialist Jonathan Bowker has been awarded Accredited Legal Technologist status by the Law Society of Scotland.

Mental Health Awareness Week 2022 – programme of events

12th April 2022 | Wellbeing
Explore our full programme of events for Mental Health Awareness Week 2022, which runs from 9-13 May. We are running daily lunchtime sessions, each on a different theme from psychological safety to mindfulness and the impact loneliness has on our mental health and resilience.

New guidance on Law Society Style Success Fee Agreement

7th April 2022 | Professional support , Regulation
The Law Society has published new guidance on its style for success fee agreements. The new guidance comes into effect on 1 May 2022.

Nominations open for In-house Rising Star Award 2022

6th April 2022
Nominations are now open for the Law Society of Scotland In-house Rising Star Award 2022. The award recognises the outstanding achievement of a newly qualified Scottish solicitor or trainee who is working in-house.

Standing in solidarity with Ukraine

6th April 2022 | Law Society news
We encourage the Scottish legal profession to take an active role in assisting Ukraine against the ongoing illegal invasion by Russia where they have the skills, experience and capacity to do so.

Applications open for less-advantaged aspiring Scottish solicitors

5th April 2022 | Law Society news , New lawyers
The Lawscot Foundation has opened applications for this year’s round of grants for academically talented students from less-advantaged backgrounds in Scotland to study law.

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