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Mandates, restrictions and legal aid in proposed practice rule changes

26th February 2016 | law society of scotland , professional regulation
Society opens consultation ahead of AGM discussion

Bolder action needed on digital subscription portability: Society

17th February 2016 | europe , information technology , intellectual property , law society of scotland
Proposed EU regulation should have wider scope

Society looks for solicitor comments on SLCC levy proposals

5th February 2016 | law society of scotland , professional regulation
Members' views wanted ahead of response to consultations

Solicitors asked for views on impact of court closures

3rd February 2016 | civil litigation , criminal law , law society of scotland
Society seeks true picture in access to justice survey

Society launches guides for new parent professionals

3rd February 2016 | careers , employment , law society of scotland
Series aims to ease the transition back to work

Manifesto sets out Society's priorities for next Holyrood session

25th January 2016 | government-administration , law society of scotland
Justice and measures to enhance role of legal sector at top of list

Society seeks Council member to represent new lawyers

22nd January 2016 | law society of scotland
Solicitors admitted in last five years can apply

Letting Agent Regulations will avoid duplicate work for solicitors: Society

19th January 2016 | law society of scotland , professional regulation | Housing
Amendments achieved to draft code, though "conflict potential remains"

Society video promotes law reform work

14th January 2016 | law society of scotland
New production shows extent of parliamentary liaison

Dewar tournament school debaters take on historical injustices

13th January 2016 | education-training , law society of scotland
62 teams contest this month's second round

Scottish solicitors now majority female, Society reports

23rd December 2015 | law society of scotland
Women make up 51% of practitioners following this year's intake

Party leaders to face professions ahead of Holyrood elections

9th December 2015 | government-administration , law society of scotland
Professional bodies combine to stage pre-poll seminars

No political interference in Hales case, Society reports

4th December 2015 | law society of scotland
"No scope" for delay benefiting SNP candidate former client

Society closes Drumsheugh doors as office move begins

3rd December 2015 | law society of scotland
New Atria One premises open for business from Monday noon

Wiseman, Matthews set to be Society office bearers for 2016-17

27th November 2015 | law society of scotland
Sole nominees put forward at today's Council meeting

Letting agents rules will add unnecessary costs, Society claims

17th November 2015 | law society of scotland | Housing
Consultation response argues for exemption for solicitors

Society's school debating competition kicks off again

12th November 2015 | law society of scotland
Donald Dewar tournament to cover internet harm in first round

Review appointment criteria to increase judicial diversity: Society

5th November 2015 | careers , law society of scotland
Response to steering group calls for more career development work

Society's annual plan seeks agreement on new Legal Services Act

4th November 2015 | law society of scotland
2015-16 set to be landmark year with move to new offices

Justice Committee neutral on revised legal aid appeal regulations

28th October 2015 | criminal law , law society of scotland
No recommendation as Society warns of solicitors struggling with 1992 rates

Tribute to former Society President Michael Scanlan

21st October 2015 | law society of scotland , obituary
Prominent Glasgow solicitor passed away yesterday

Society reveals SOCA report in Hales/Thomson case

12th October 2015 | law society of scotland , professional regulation
Suspicious activity report submitted in 2011

Society renews call for changes as Smoking in Cars Bill comes to debate

8th October 2015 | criminal law , law society of scotland
Driver should be liable, but with statutory defence

Standard Life's Tyson wins Society Council by-election

25th September 2015 | law society of scotland
In-house lawyer wins Edinburgh seat in three-way contest
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