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Law Society pays tribute to Professor Gerry Maher KC

31st January 2023 | Law Society news
The Society's Director of Law Reform Michael Clancy has paid tribute to Professor Gerry Maher, KC, Edinburgh Law School's Professor of Criminal Law, who passed away recently.

‘Not proven’ on trial in second round of Dewar Debate

27th January 2023 | Schools , Law Society news

Law students sought for New Lawyers Reference Group

24th January 2023 | Law Society news , New lawyers
We are currently looking for LLB or DPLP students to join our New Lawyers Reference Group.

Long-term change to save legal aid must be fast-tracked

24th January 2023 | Legal aid
The Law Society of Scotland has described the Scottish Government’s confirmation of an additional £11 million for legal aid as ‘a step in the right direction’ but called for urgent progress on a formal review mechanism to ensure the sector remains sustainable.

Law Society Council by-election in Glasgow and Strathkelvin constituency

19th January 2023 | Law Society news
Solicitors have an opportunity to put themselves forward to represent members in the Glasgow and Strathkelvin constituency on the Law Society's Council in an upcoming by-election

Solicitors jailed for fraud

18th January 2023 | Regulation , Law Society news
Iain Robertson, Alastair Blackwood and David Lyons were among a group of five men jailed for fraud following a nine-week trial.

Scottish Secretary order on Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill

17th January 2023 | Law Society news
Law Society of Scotland comment on the order made by the Secretary of State for Scotland to block the Scottish Parliament's Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill

New accreditation launched for paralegals working in immigration

16th January 2023 | Law Society news , Career growth
The Law Society of Scotland has expanded its accreditation programme for paralegals with a new accreditation in immigration law.

New Statutory Instrument comes into force for Overseas Entities

12th January 2023 | Law Society news , Professional support
New Statutory Instrument comes into force on 12 January which makes some amendments to the requirements on relevant persons who verify an Overseas Entity.

Mandatory solicitor advocate introductory course now available

10th January 2023 | Career growth , Law Society news
The Society of Solicitor Advocates will be running a solicitor advocates introductory course on 3 February 2023, which is required for those wishing to seek extended rights of audience.

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