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EU Bill lacks clarity and means erosion of rights: Society

7th September 2017 | europe , law society of scotland
Call to Government to maximise discussion and consultation

Society survey seeks to assess impact of legal aid

6th September 2017 | law society of scotland
Solicitors have two weeks to complete brief online form

Society offers booking service for professional practice advice

4th September 2017 | law society of scotland
Solicitors can log on to book phone consultations

Society calls for recogniton and enforcement of UK and EU citizens' rights

25th August 2017 | europe , law society of scotland
'Just, fair and practical' agreements are required

Support for Aamer Anwar following Barcelona attack

24th August 2017 | law society of scotland
Solicitor receives backing from Law Society of Scotland

Law Society of Scotland publishes ‘Who is your client?’ advice for in-house lawyers

23rd August 2017 | law society of scotland
New guidelines provide help for in-house solicitors

Society provides evidence on Offensive Behaviour bill

21st August 2017 | law society of scotland
Doubts expressed over Act's success in tackling sectarianism

Registered paralegals now known as “accredited”

7th August 2017 | law society of scotland
Society changes name to reflect professional status

Ending physical punishment of children could be good thing: Society

7th August 2017 | family-child law , human rights , law society of scotland
Response on proposed bill recognises culture change on children's rights

Lawscot Foundation makes its first awards

2nd August 2017 | education-training , law society of scotland | Charities
Eight successful candidates show "inspirational" drive

HSBC relaxes conveyancing panel rules following Society talks

27th July 2017 | banking-financial services , law society of scotland , property (non-commercial)
All regulated legal firms will be able to apply

Lord President heads programme at Society's annual conference

26th July 2017 | law society of scotland
"For the greater good" theme looks at potential for profession

Society publishes cybersecurity advice for solicitors

14th July 2017 | information technology , law society of scotland , practice management
New guide sets out steps to help prevent attacks

"Whole of governance" approach needed to Brexit bill, Society claims

14th July 2017 | europe , government-administration , law society of scotland
Concern over Henry VIII powers, and call for civic society to be involved

Society's Street Law shortlisted for another award

11th July 2017 | law society of scotland
Student programme named in inaugural UK Social Mobility Awards

Solicitor advocates and overseas members invited to apply for Council

4th July 2017 | law society of scotland
Nominations open next week for two new co-opted members

Society announces new board appointments

3rd July 2017 | law society of scotland
Solicitors Amanda Millar and Ken Dalling join top Council group

Brexit bills will bring "unprecedented" law reform work: Society

22nd June 2017 | law society of scotland
Comments on Queen's Speech highlight enormous challenge ahead

Society summer school aims to attract pupils to the law

20th June 2017 | education-training , law society of scotland
Four day event will give better idea of legal career

Douglas Academy wins Society-backed schools debate

16th June 2017 | education-training , law society of scotland
Milngavie pupils triumph in Donald Dewar tournament

SLCC held entitled to re-categorise “hybrid” complaints

12th June 2017 | law society of scotland , professional regulation
Inner House rejects Society appeal over removal of conduct issue

Swathe of Society committee places open to applicants

8th June 2017 | law society of scotland
Sixteen legal and regulatory committees seek new members

Urgent investment needed to save legal aid: Society

5th June 2017 | civil litigation , criminal law , law society of scotland
Review submission also seeks simpler rules and better use of IT

Matthews, Atack take up Society office bearer roles

26th May 2017 | law society of scotland
Thanks to Eilidh Wiseman on stepping down as President
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