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"All Too Familiar" AML training film released to members

30th May 2024 | Law Society news , Regulation , Professional support
All members now have free access to the anti-money laundering (AML) film “All Too Familiar”, a dramatised look at how firms can become unwittingly involved in money laundering.

Law Society spotlights five in-house solicitors as shortlist for award is announced

30th May 2024 | In-house lawyers , Law Society news
Five in-house solicitors have been announced as finalists for this 2024's In-House Rising Star Award.
Susan Murray

Law Society statement on SSBA boycott

27th May 2024 | Legal aid
The Law Society of Scotland has responded to an announcement from the Scottish Solicitors Bar Association that its members will be resuming a boycott of summary domestic abuse cases.
Susan Murray

Holiday courts damaging overstretched criminal justice system

24th May 2024 | Law Society news , Legal aid
The Law Society of Scotland has called for criminal court hearings held on public holidays to be ended, because of the severe negative impact they are having on legal practitioners and their clients.

Tribute to former Council member Janet Hood

24th May 2024
Law Society President Susan Murray and In-house Lawyer Committee Co-convener Sheekha Saha, pay tribute to former Council member and in-house solicitor Janet Hood.
Susan Murray

New Law Society President brings in-house perspective

17th May 2024 | Law Society news
NHS solicitor Susan Murray has today begun her tenure as President of the Law Society of Scotland, bringing her in-house perspective and expertise to the role. She will be supported in the role by new Vice President Pat Thom and Past President Sheila Webster, marking the first time the Law Society's three office bearer positions have simultaneously been held by women.

New and returning Council members boost Law Society

14th May 2024 | Law Society news
The governing Council for the Law Society of Scotland has been bolstered with the appointment of four new members, along with the reappointment of six others.
Sheila Webster, Baroness Helena Kennedy KC and Diane McGiffen

Law Society marks 75-year anniversary with celebratory dinner

13th May 2024 | Law Society news
The Law Society of Scotland has marked its 75th anniversary year with a formal dinner in Edinburgh, celebrating its ongoing role supporting and overseeing the solicitor profession.

Recommended pay for trainees rises as inflation pressures persist

9th May 2024 | Law Society news , New lawyers
The Law Society of Scotland has increased its recommended minimum pay rates for trainee solicitors, in recognition of persistent inflation and cost-of-living pressures.

AML thematic review of Suspicious Activity Reports

2nd May 2024 | Regulation , Law Society news
Our anti-money laundering (AML) team will launch its next thematic review this month, examining suspicious activity reports (SARs).

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