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University launches John Fitzsimons scholarship

20th August 2021 | careers , education-training
Strathclyde scheme to help mature students

Gillian Ross takes up Faculty deputy training post

19th August 2021 | careers
Experienced trial lawyer will serve as deputy to Hugh Olson

Aberdein Considine adds senior solicitor in family law

19th August 2021 | careers
Emma Roman joins from Beveridge & Kellas

Gibson Kerr makes family law associate hire

18th August 2021 | careers
Nadine Martin joins from Harper Macleod

Tax director appointment at Gillespie Macandrew

17th August 2021 | careers
Lisa Macpherson-Fletcher joins from Saffrey Champness

Slate of shrieval appointments announced

16th August 2021 | careers
Eighteen sheriffs and 14 summary sheriffs take up posts in coming weeks

Three Balfour+Manson trainees move to NQ roles

12th August 2021 | careers
All three second year trainees kept on after challenge of COVID times

SEMLA to co-host ethnic diversity discussion

11th August 2021 | careers | Discrimination
Event will focus on actions available to improve opportunities

Tax promotions and appointment at Murray Beith Murray

10th August 2021 | careers
Laura Brown becomes director of Tax; David Windram tax manager

Legal counsel joins SWA as senior lawyer retires

2nd August 2021 | careers
Laura Lee moves to Scottish Whisky Association's Legal team

Property team appointments at Anderson Strathern

2nd August 2021 | careers
Jemma Richardson promoted to partner as new manager joins team

Burness Paull offers legal career pathway

30th July 2021 | careers
Scheme to help disadvantaged students

Property associate hire for Balfour+Manson

27th July 2021 | careers
Sylvia McCullagh joins from Gilson Gray

CMS promotes five in Scotland to of counsel

26th July 2021 | careers
Three in Edinburgh and two in Glasgow advance to senior role

NQ and trainee hires as DWF expands Scottish presence

26th July 2021 | careers
Five solicitors and six trainees start in Edinburgh and Glasgow

Appointments and promotion as BTO grows in Helensburgh

21st July 2021 | careers
Donna Brennan joins as legal director to manage Wills & Succession team

Lord Matthews appointed to Inner House

21st July 2021 | careers
Promotion agreed for efficient conduct of court business

Irwin Mitchell doubles paternity leave

19th July 2021 | welfare/benefits , careers
Firm introduces moves to help families

Ruth Davidson to join the House of Lords

19th July 2021 | careers , government-administration
New role for former Scottish Tory leader

Nine new devils to receive scholarships

16th July 2021 | careers
Faculty of Advocates offers financial support

WJM makes Inverness private client partner hire

12th July 2021 | careers
Magnus Mackay joins from Stronachs

Faculty appoints Hugh Olson as training director

9th July 2021 | careers
Advocate succeeds Neil Mackenzie QC in role

Seven new members named for SLCC board

5th July 2021 | careers , professional regulation
Three lawyer and four lay members join in April 2021 or January 2022

Miller Samuel Hill Brown unveils double promotion

2nd July 2021 | careers
Lawyers become senior associates
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