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Castle Douglas High wins COPFS public speaking contest

24th May 2017 | education-training
Team comes top after three-way final

Additional Support Needs Tribunals set for Scottish Tribunals transfer

24th May 2017 | education-training
Ministers consult on regulations for new arrangements

Society proposes trainee pay boost

2nd May 2017 | education-training , law society of scotland
Recommended rates to rise to £18,000 and £21,500

Lawscot Foundation opens to applications

19th April 2017 | education-training , law society of scotland
Funding available to law students from disadvantaged backgrounds

RGU students win Scottish place in International Negotiating Competition

14th April 2017 | education-training
Team comes top in Scottish contest

Order removing college board not unlawful, court rules

21st March 2017 | education-training , government-administration , human rights
Member fails in challenge based on human rights and common law

MSPs set exercise on school transport seat belts bill

10th March 2017 | education-training
Call for evidence on measure to make fitting compulsory

Strathclyde comes out on top at Lord Jones moot

2nd March 2017 | education-training
Work experience prize at sponsors DWF for winning team

Aberdeen students carry Scotland banner after client consultation win

16th February 2017 | education-training
Diploma pair go international after winning Scottish title

Information evening to be held for Lawscot Foundation

9th February 2017 | education-training , law society of scotland
Aims and ways to support Society charity to be discussed

Essay prize offered for environmental law students

27th January 2017 | education-training , planning/environment
Glasgow University/NTS open 2017 Colin Donald competition

Traineeships up again, but demand still greater

25th January 2017 | education-training
Fall in Aberdeen market but overall growth of 2%

Society consults on alternative routes to qualification

24th January 2017 | education-training , law society of scotland
Views invited on ways to improve flexibility while maintaining standards

Society and Parliament offering prize for student video/blog

13th January 2017 | education-training , law society of scotland
Competition to explain rule of law to 16 and 17 year olds

Human rights court upholds compulsory mixed swimming for Muslim girls

10th January 2017 | education-training , human rights
Swiss case upholds social integration in education over religious freedom

Faculty workshop looks to attract keen students

25th November 2016 | education-training
Limited places available for presentation skills day

Dewar debating tournament kicks off new season

10th November 2016 | education-training , law society of scotland
First round motion proposes ban on referendums

Edinburgh pupils' thumbs up for latest MiniTrials day

17th October 2016 | education-training
Faculty scheme a hit with students and teachers

Society sets off on trainee roadshow

28th September 2016 | education-training , law society of scotland
Four events provide networking and advice opportunity

Lindsays' associate takes top STEP mark

16th September 2016 | education-training , trusts-asset management
Diploma Distinction for Lynsey Kerr

Society launches "student associate" affiliate category

31st August 2016 | education-training , law society of scotland
LLB and Diploma students eligible to sign up for range of benefits

MSP seeks action on school bus seatbelts law

29th August 2016 | criminal law , education-training
Proposal would bypass usual consultation due to Government exercise

Aberdeen Law Project adds to board with new members

14th June 2016 | education-training
Four join as Margaret Ross moves to become patron

Nairn Academy are Dewar Debate champions

10th June 2016 | education-training , law society of scotland
Highland team wins final in Scottish Parliament
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