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Law Society responds to inquiry on role and purpose of COPFS

20th October 2016 | law society of scotland
Society says criminal justice system needs to be accessible and inclusive for all

Career development and volunteering opportunities

19th October 2016 | law society of scotland
Law Society offering options for learning and mentoring

Full cost recovery for courts "unjust and unjustifiable": Society

13th October 2016 | civil litigation , law society of scotland
Response to consultation predicts damage to access to justice

Society staff climb Ben Nevis in aid of staff charity

7th October 2016 | law society of scotland
Eight raise £4,300 for Cystic Fibrosis Trust

Society sets off on trainee roadshow

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

Society staff give CSR help to early years charity

27th September 2016 | law society of scotland
Five devote a day to building bottle greenhouse

Society sets top actions for 2016-17 practice year

12th September 2016 | law society of scotland
Breakeven budget approved by Council

Society highlights access to justice in response to Government programme

7th September 2016 | law society of scotland
Welcome for measures to enhance affordable justice

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

Law Society calls for increased transparency in legal services

24th August 2016 | law society of scotland
Improving information for clients vital in a more competitive legal market

Talking about progression in the profession

16th August 2016 | law society of scotland
Society opens discussion about gender equality in legal profession

Eid lunch marks a first for Scottish lawyers

9th August 2016 | law society of scotland
Faculty and Law Society co-sponsor Glasgow event

Solicitors' practising certificate renewal opens this month

3rd August 2016 | law society of scotland
Online facility available from 25 August

Scots law firms targeted with bogus conveyancing emails: Society

22nd July 2016 | information technology , law society of scotland , practice management
Alert issued over malware in "Linda McNair" messages

Society keeps up campaign to protect client confidentiality

11th July 2016 | law society of scotland , professional regulation
Joint submissions as Lords begin Investigatory Powers Bill scrutiny

"Start of monumental change": Society reaction to Brexit vote

24th June 2016 | europe , law society of scotland
Undertaking to monitor negotiations closely and inform members

Prescription law changes would reduce costs: Society

22nd June 2016 | civil litigation , law society of scotland
Response to SLC consultation calls for end to need for protective actions

Society-LawCare venture set to tackle lawyers' mental health issues

22nd June 2016 | careers , law society of scotland
Legal Wellbeing Scotland launches with 21 partners

Settlement achieved in "Happy Valley" case after 16 years

21st June 2016 | law society of scotland , property (non-commercial) , reparation
Insurers reach deal to allow titles to be completed

Raise age of criminal responsibility to 12, Society urges

13th June 2016 | criminal law , law society of scotland
Response to advisory group also wants to qualify police powers

Three members in two-way contest for in-house convenership

13th June 2016 | law society of scotland
Co-convener nominations up against single opponent

Nairn Academy are Dewar Debate champions

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

Dewar Debate finalists tackle "right to be forgotten"

7th June 2016 | education-training , law society of scotland
Holyrood climax for Society-sponsored tournament this Thursday

Access to justice "hackathon" offers prizes for new solutions

3rd June 2016 | law society of scotland
Free CPD for volunteers for Society's "pop-up innovation lab"
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