The Law Society holds a special and privileged place in civic Scotland and beyond. Our reputation as a fair, balanced and non-partisan organisation has been built over 66 years.
Our membership includes international experts and leading thinkers. We benefit from the voluntary involvement of specialists working outwith the legal profession and our diverse team of staff brings different perspectives, knowledge and skills. That resource has never been more important as Scotland and the UK have sought to answer some fundamental questions, not least the recent debate on Scottish independence.
As well as supporting the profession it serves, a world-class professional body must play a wider role in the world. For the Law Society, we believe in working towards a free and fair society at home and abroad, where the rule of law is upheld and where human rights are protected.
As we move towards 2020, we want to speak with a voice which carries authority and is respected. In an age of globalisation and with many of the key issues cutting across geographical boundaries, we want that voice to carry weight, not just in Scotland but throughout the world.
By 2020, we will INFLUENCE the creation of a fairer and more just society by being an international centre of excellence in thought leadership:
- Our voice, which is respected throughout the world, communicates the views of our members and the clients they serve
- Our research, expertise and policy development influences civic society on the rule of law, access to justice, legal issues and the market for legal services
- Our work in legal education is recognised as ground breaking
