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We want solicitors, trainee solicitors and accredited paralegals to come along to one of our focus groups and tell us what they think of our email communications.
Pupils from four Scottish schools through to final of national debating tournament
Pupils from four Scottish schools are preparing for the final of this year’s Donald Dewar memorial debating tournament.
Solicitors agree first PC fee rise in nine years
A modest rise in the cost of practising as a Scottish solicitor has been agreed following an eight-year freeze.
New president takes up the reins at the Law Society of Scotland
Alison Atack took over the presidency from Graham Matthews at today’s meeting of the Law Society’s decision-making Council, while Falkirk-based solicitor, John Mulholland, became the new Vice President.
Law Society launches price transparency consultation
We are asking the legal profession and consumer bodies for their views on price transparency for legal services.
New and returning Council members welcomed on board
Two new members and two familiar faces have been elected by their peers to join the Law Society's Council, in the latest round of contested elections.
2018 Council election voting open
16 solicitors are competing for a total of four seats across three constituencies in the Law Society of Scotland Council elections.
Trainee rates of pay 2018
Trainee solicitors in Scotland should receive a pay increase in 2018/19, according to recommendations made by the Law Society of...
Minimum Unit Pricing arrives in Scotland
Minimum Unit Pricing has been a long time coming. And it probably means paying more for some of your alcoholic drinks.
Law Society Council proposes 2.7% increase in practising certificate fee
Proposed practising certificate fee increase is the first for nine years.
Why did we choose to report our pay gap?
Some of you may have noticed that we chose to report our pay gap even though we were not obliged to by the legislation. Head of Education Policy, Rob Marrs explains why.
Rising Star Award celebrates in-house talent
Nominations are now open for the 2018 Law Society of Scotland In-house Rising Star award.