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SLCC annual report shows rise in complaints
The Law Society comments on the figures from the Scottish Legal Complaints Commission annual report for 2015-16
What it’s like to do an in-house traineeship
Gavin Smith, a first year trainee at Standard Life, explains some of the different features of an in-house traineeship.
Trainee blog - Gavin Smith
Gavin Smith, a first year trainee at Standard Life, explains some of the different features of an in-house traineeship.
Development opportunity for experienced solicitors
Experienced members of the legal profession are being invited to sign up as mentors to offer guidance and support to trainee solicitors.
Brussels Agenda - November 2016
The latest news from the Law Societies' Brussels Office.
St Andrew’s Day dinner and ceilidh
We held our flagship London St Andrew's event on Friday 11 November and were delighted so many of our members could attend.
Premium credit instalment facility tender
The Society has issued a tender seeking to identify a premium credit provider who will be able to provide an efficient and cost effective service to firms wishing to use such a facility to fund their professional indemnity insurance premium costs.
Scottish Courts and Tribunals wifi update
We’re currently working with the Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service (SCTS) to evaluate free wifi access for our members in courts across Scotland.
Scottish pupils to debate banning referendums in national competition
Pupils from schools across Scotland are preparing to debate the pros and cons of holding referendums when they take to the floor for the opening rounds of the Law Society of Scotland’s annual debating tournament.
Fake law firm calling itself 'Law TPM & Associates’
We’re aware of scam involving a fake law firm calling itself ‘Law TPM & Associates’, who have issued correspondence relating to legal services they claim to offer.
Consolidating hate crime legislation would bring clarity
In advance of a Scottish Parliament debate on eradicating hate crime and prejudice, today, Wednesday, 9 November, the Law Society...
What employers of legal professionals can do to help staff with dyslexia
Dyslexia Awareness Week takes place from 7-12 November and this year’s theme ‘Dyslexia: did you know…?’ opens up discussions about how much organisations really understand about dyslexia, how it affects their staff and the support that’s available.
