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Technology a ‘sink or swim’ choice for smaller law firms

26th June 2025 | Technology , Professional support , Law Society news
The importance of technology for the future success of smaller legal firms has been underscored at a conference hosted by the Law Society of Scotland.

Gordon MacNeil FAQs

24th June 2025 | Law Society news , Regulation , For the public
Cowdenbeath law firm Gordon MacNeil Solicitors has ceased to practise. A Judicial Factor has been appointed and is working to ensure secure transition of all files, documentation and the client account and we have put together answers to some of the most frequently asked questions.

2025-26 Practising Certificate fee approved at AGM

20th June 2025
Three resolutions were passed at the Law Society AGM on 19 June, including the Practising Certificate fee for 2025-26.

Fraud alert: Fake standing orders

20th June 2025 | Fraud alerts
We have been alerted to an attempt to defraud a firm’s client account using multiple fake standing order mandates.

Legal aid crisis to deepen with 41% of solicitors considering exit

18th June 2025 | Law Society news , Legal aid
A survey of Scottish legal aid solicitors has revealed further evidence of a deepening crisis in access to justice, with 41% of respondents either planning to stop legal aid work within two years or unsure whether they will continue.

Nairn Academy wins 25th anniversary Dewar debate final

13th June 2025 | Schools , Law Society news
Two pupils from Nairn Academy have won this year’s Donald Dewar Memorial Debate tournament, as the event celebrates its 25th anniversary.

Law Society President pays tribute to Lauren Fowler

6th June 2025 | Law Society news
The Society's President Pat Thom has paid tribute to Council member Lauren Fowler who passed away recently.

New Crofting Bill important step towards modernisation

5th June 2025 | Law Society news | Agriculture and estates , Agriculture, crofting and fishing
The introduction of a Bill aimed at simplifying the law around crofting is a welcome step towards long-awaited and much needed reform,

Joint letter calls for urgent increase in Scottish legal aid fees

5th June 2025 | Law Society news , Legal aid
The Law Society of Scotland and the Scottish Association of Law Centres have jointly written to a parliamentary committee examining civil legal aid provision in Scotland to emphasise the urgent need for an increase in legal aid fees.

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