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Legal aid lawyers fail to earn living wage, Society research finds

22nd February 2017 | civil litigation , criminal law , law society of scotland
Warning of "deserts" if public unable to find firms willing to act

Advocate General challenges Society over Brexit bill briefing

20th February 2017 | government-administration , law society of scotland
Society denies "political" charge over Sewel convention comments

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

Sixteen schools win Dewar Debate semi-final places

9th February 2017 | law society of scotland
Next challenge will be to debate motion seen at last minute

Drugs in sport is next Dewar Debate topic

26th January 2017 | law society of scotland
57 school teams compete for place in semi-finals

Five join In-house Lawyers' Committee

24th January 2017 | law society of scotland
New appointments bring committee up to strength

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

Engagement with devolved governments "crucial" during Brexit talks: Society

18th January 2017 | europe , law society of scotland
Statement calls for ongoing stability and collaboration in justice matters

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

"Street Law" in running for European training initiative award

11th January 2017 | law society of scotland
European Association recognises Society project for disadvantaged

Scottish Government Brexit paper deserves full consideration: Society

21st December 2016 | europe , government-administration , law society of scotland
President's statement highlights legal and constitutional issues

Budget won't help legal aid sector: Society response

16th December 2016 | civil litigation , criminal law , law society of scotland
"Another challenging year" in prospect following Mackay's statement

Society takes SLCC to court over "hybrid" complaints relabelling

9th December 2016 | law society of scotland , professional regulation
Two bodies at odds over way to resolve legal difficulties

Society welcome for domestic abuse-related procedure reforms

5th December 2016 | criminal law , law society of scotland
Warning that extra criminal court resources may be needed

Society welcome for continued Europol links

29th November 2016 | criminal law , europe , law society of scotland
Cross-border cooperation "key" to combating crime

"Sponsor a bauble" Christmas appeal opened to aid Society's charity

25th November 2016 | law society of scotland | Charities
Lawsuit Foundation to benefit from sponsored tree decorations

Two contest Society Vice Presidency for 2017-18

25th November 2016 | law society of scotland
Alison Atack and John Mulholland nominated as Matthews set for President

Society's smartcard wins cyber award

24th November 2016 | information technology , law society of scotland
Secure transaction facility named top innovation

Dewar debating tournament kicks off new season

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

Consolidate hate crime legislation, Society argues

9th November 2016 | criminal law , law society of scotland
Single Act would assist clarity and MSP scrutiny

Scottish legal bodies unite to defend judicial independence

7th November 2016 | europe , government-administration , law society of scotland
Society-Faculty joint statement follows article 50 case fallout

Society's new annual plan sets out 30 objectives for 2016-17

1st November 2016 | law society of scotland
New services for members among top goals for coming year

Solicitors up with IT despite security worries, Society finds

26th October 2016 | information technology , law society of scotland
Technology audit report launched at cyber conference

Turkey condemned for any move to reinstate death penalty

20th October 2016 | law society of scotland
Law Society of Scotland and Faculty of Advocates co-sign statement by CCBE
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