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Letter: the root of our stress
The underlying reasons for stress in the profession, and the need to tackle them
Letter: social mobility needs employers
Some practical steps through which employers can be more proactive
Letter: reporting what concerns?
SLCC queries new scheme as appearing to conflict with the 2007 Act; Society replies
Letter: Society backing Scots law
A reply to Graeme McCormick
Letter: an annual plan for Scots law?
The Society's annual plan should include projects to enhance Scots law and its relevance to Scotland's people
Put to the test
The Society's position as regulator will come under renewed scrutiny following the Roberton report, but the report itself should equally be subjected to proper scrutiny
Campaign for Scots law in contracts
Society should lead push for Scots consumers to have choice
Speaking out
The benefit sanctions system has drawn some unusually sharp comments from the Society, but the need for such strictures is likely to increase
Time for the members to elect the President and VP
Individuals needed who will perform well in public
A paralegal's tale
Janet Rieu-Clarke, the Law Society’s accredited paralegal, explains the path that led her to new role at the Society and the rationale behind the new accredited paralegal status.
A call to vote from John Scott
John Scott QC urges his fellow solicitor advocates to vote for their dedicated representative
No globalisation without representation...
Katie Hay discusses the globalisation of the legal market and urges Scottish solicitors working internationally, to get involved
