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Suspected email scam targeting solicitor firms
We are aware of a potential scam where solicitor firms are receiving emails claiming to be from members of the public asking them to click a 'dropbox' link.
Fake law firm calling itself 'James Strachen Solicitors'
We’re aware of scam involving a fake law firm calling itself 'James Strachen Solicitors' claiming to have an address at Carnoustie High Street in Angus.
Fake law firm calling itself ‘Campbell Brown’
We’re aware of scam involving a fake law firm calling itself ‘Campbell Brown Legal Solicitors’ with a website claiming Campbell Brown is their ‘lead attorney’ and they ‘take cases all over the world’.
2018 Financial Benchmarking Survey launch
Law firms across Scotland are invited to take part in a survey to assess the financial health of the legal sector.
Considering a career outside a big firm
Arlene Gibbs, Aberdeenshire Council, discusses her experience at the Lawscot Student Roadshow speaking about career opportunities outside a big firm, from an in-house and high street perspective.
Public policy highlights
Our policy committees have had a busy month analysing and responding to proposed changes in the law to positively influence the creation of a fairer and more just society.
From big firm to in-house secondment
Kirsten Belk, second year trainee at Brodies LLP, discusses the five most importants things she has learned from her secondment at the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA)
Secret in-house lawyer - think twice before inviting me for a BD lunch
In the latest blog from our 'secret in-house lawyer', we find out about new year invitations and business development.
New video highlights Lawscot Foundation success story
A new video featuring one of the first Scots law students to be awarded Lawscot Foundation funding and mentoring support has been launched.
Mooting whilst studying a law degree: is it worth it?
David Meiklejohn, second year LLB student at the University of Glasgow, talks about how mooting alongside studying the law allows you to enhance your skills.
Brussels Agenda - January 2018
Read the January edition, for all the latest EU developments.
Law Society proposes radical reform to legal services regulation
Our submission to the regulation of legal services review outlines the case for radical change, including a simplified complaints system and proposals to address the growing unregulated sector.
