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Law Society rejects proposals for single UK-wide anti-money laundering supervisor

21st September 2023
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

15th September 2023 | Law Society news , Regulation , For the public
Consumers must be protected from the risks posed by unregulated legal services such as will writing and online divorces.
Campaign participant Lauren Bowie

Young leaders in law to inspire with universities campaign

12th September 2023 | Law Society news , New lawyers
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

11th September 2023 | Law Society news , Research and policy
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

7th September 2023 | Law Society news , New lawyers
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

6th September 2023 | Law Society news
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

5th September 2023 | Law Society news , Legal aid , Research and policy
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.

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