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Bringing the world to "world-class"
Sarah Sutton, digital communications executive at the Law Society of Scotland, talks about her bright idea to ensure international representation on the Society’s Council
Letter: better research?
SLAB is criticising the Law Society of Scotland's research, but what of its own standards?
Got a passion for the profession?
Could one of the 23 current vacancies for 16 different committees be just right for you?
Professional Practice - advising the advisers
Scottish solicitors help their clients through some of the most momentous occasions of their lives, personal or professional, good or bad. But where do solicitors turn for support? Prof Prac, that's where.
Letters: SLCC levy proposals
Comments on the Society's response
Society's "double standards" on gender equality
Claim of discrimination against those returning to practice
Letter: improper alignment?
Was the Society wise to welcome the Scottish Government's paper, Scotland's Place in Europe, so warmly?
Civic engagement
The Society risked becoming political in welcoming the Government paper Scotland's Place in Europe
Letter: retaking the narrative on complaints
In the full version of his letter published this month, the author argues that the Society failed to counter effectively the misleading headline approach of the SLCC on launching its annual report
Fighting an unseen enemy
Solicitors need more advice and guidance against the threat from cyber criminals
How getting involved in debating can change your life
Head of education Rob Marrs explains how getting involved in debating, whether as competitor or judge, can be incredibly rewarding. And more importantly, he explains how to win a debate.
Career development and volunteering at the Law Society of Scotland
If you want to enhance your career, develop your skills or just give back to your profession, there are lots of different personal and professional development opportunities at the Society