Law Society news
UK Finance defers launch of new Mortgage Lenders’ Handbook platform
The membership body for UK lenders, UK Finance, has agreed to delay implementation of its new Mortgage Lenders’ Handbook to extend the test period.
In-house award returns to spotlight solicitors and trainees
The Law Society of Scotland is looking for the brightest in-house talent as it seeks nominations for its annual competition, the In-house Rising Star Award.
Smaller firm solicitors to benefit from free business support roadshows
We have launched a new series of roadshow events to provide smaller firm solicitors with free business support in areas such as technology and regulatory compliance.
UK Finance to drop proposed charge on conveyancers
We have worked with the Law Society of England and Wales and the Law Society of Northern Ireland to press for a proposed fee for conveyancers to be dropped.
Fraud alert – emails impersonating law firm solicitors
We have been alerted to a spate of scam emails from fraudsters pretending to be legitimate solicitors at law firms.
13% legal aid fee rise a lifeline for access to justice
Access to justice in Scotland has received a major boost, with a 13% increase in all legal aid fees secured after a sustained campaign from the Law Society of Scotland.
Law Society election priorities a roadmap to justice and prosperity
We have published our priorities ahead of the upcoming Scottish Parliament election, focusing on six key areas to boost prosperity and provide for fairness and justice for all.
Law Society of Scotland launches new forum to boost social mobility
The Law Society of Scotland has launched a new group to further boost social mobility across the Scottish legal sector.
Legal aid crisis to deepen after pre-election Budget blow
The Law Society of Scotland is seeking urgent clarification from the Scottish Government on why legal aid has again been ignored in the final Budget before this year’s Holyrood election.
MSPs back urgent action and fee uplift to restore legal aid
The Law Society of Scotland is encouraged by the strong multi-party support for legal aid voiced by MSPs during a debate in the Scottish Parliament on Tuesday, 6 January 2026.