Legal news
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"Drastic need" to modernise legal services regulation, Society argues
Submission to independent review calls for radical reforms
Traineeships slightly down in 2016-17, but Society claims stable picture
Figures for latest practice year show 1% decrease in new starts
Special meeting approves solicitor practice rules changes
Financial business and money laundering rules into line with new law
Society hits back at "inflation-busting" SLCC levy plan
President calls for "proper independent oversight" of complaints body
Support for restrictions on describing yourself as "lawyer", Society claims
Research finds people unaware of possible lack of qualification
Society announces new AML approval process
Law firm owners must apply in first half of 2018
Atack, Mulholland confirmed as next Society office bearers
Falkirk solicitor wins poll for next Vice President
Society launches Christmas campaign in support of Foundation
Sponsor a Christmas tree bauble in aid of education support charity
Legal aid spending saves wider public funds, new study finds
Benefits to individuals and society from both civil and criminal legal aid
Complaints rise well below SLCC forecast: Society
Claim supporting general levy rise not realised in annual report
Mulholland and Lafferty to contest Society vice presidency
Former President and current treasurer in two-way election
Dickson Minto becomes platinum sponsor of Lawscot Foundation
Law firm donates £10,000 to charity for underprivileged students