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Law centres protest mooted civil legal aid restrictions

19th November 2014 | civil litigation , law society of scotland
Society consultation proposals come under attack

Society recognised for new lawyer support work

18th November 2014 | law society of scotland
UK body awards "Best Practice in Career Development Services" title

Scottish solicitor numbers top 11,000 to reach new high

13th November 2014 | careers , law society of scotland
Women now almost 50% of membership, Society reveals

Legal complaints video released for public benefit

12th November 2014 | law society of scotland , professional regulation
Society and SLCC combine to help people understand process

Linlithgow by-election to be held for Society Council seat

11th November 2014 | law society of scotland
Nominations open until 25 November for five-month term

Survey opens on solicitor pro bono work

7th November 2014 | law society of scotland
Society seeks measure of unpaid work for clients and others

Society paper proposes "root and branch" legal aid overhaul

5th November 2014 | civil litigation , criminal law , law society of scotland
Discussion document aims to provoke debate on civil and criminal funding

Deadline approaches for Society mentoring applicants

4th November 2014 | careers , law society of scotland
Second scheme to follow successful pilot

Holyrood should have say in reserved matters: Society

3rd November 2014 | government-administration , law society of scotland
Smith Commission submission calls for consultation before certain decisions

Society, Faculty renew concerns on Assisted Suicide Bill

29th October 2014 | law society of scotland
Evidence to Justice Committee calls for definition and clarity

Final week of key regulation consultations

3rd October 2014 | law society of scotland , professional regulation
10 October deadline for responses to Society papers

Solicitors back improved partner training requirements

2nd October 2014 | education-training , law society of scotland , professional regulation
Society consultation reveals support for two-stage process

Society sets out plans for coming year

24th September 2014 | law society of scotland
SGM confirms standstill practising certificate fee

Society calls for country to "come together" post-vote

19th September 2014 | government-administration , law society of scotland
"Clear roadmap" needed for further devolution: Morris

Professional bodies take up marathon charity challenges

30th April 2013 | law society of scotland | Charities
Advocates go "BachtoBach" as Society trains for Rob Roy Challenge
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