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Scottish solicitors endorse proposed changes to practice rules
Members endorsed our proposed amendments to practice rules on anti-money laundering practices and incidental financial business at our 2018 SGM.
Consultation on proposed changes to practice rules
We are inviting responses from members on proposed changes to current conflict of interest practice rules.
Graham Matthews comments on the appointment of the new Chair of the SLCC
Graham Matthews comments on the appointment of Jim Martin as the new Chair of the SLCC.
Public back Law Society call for restrictions on using term ‘lawyer’
The Law Society of Scotland is calling for the term ‘lawyer’ to include only those who have recognised legal qualifications and are regulated, as is the case for solicitors and advocates.
New AML approval process for law firm partners due to start in 2018
Law firm owners will be expected to go through a new approval process which is to be introduced in 2018 as part of the 2017 anti-money laundering regulations.
John Mulholland to be next Law Society of Scotland vice president
Falkirk solicitor John Mulholland has been confirmed as the Law Society of Scotland’s next vice president today, Friday 15 December 2017.
Law Society launch Christmas charity campaign to help legal stars shine
The Law Society launched this year's Baublefest campaign to raise much needed funds for The Lawscot Foundation.
Accredited Paralegal highlights 2017
It’s been non-stop since the Accredited Paralegal status launched on 7 August and now I’ve been here for six months, it’s a good time to look at what we have achieved together so far.
Law Society pays tribute to Ethel Houston OBE
The Law Society has paid tribute to Ethel Houston OBE, one of the first women to become a partner of a Scottish law firm.
Two nominations for the Law Society of Scotland vice president
Austin Lafferty and John Mulholland have been nominated to become the next vice president of the Law Society of Scotland.
Less than 1% of solicitor work is a cause for complaint
New figures have shown that despite a record number of solicitors in the year 2016/17, there were only 23 more complaints against the legal profession.
Dickson Minto becomes Lawscot Foundation platinum sponsor
Academically gifted students from less advantaged backgrounds in Scotland will have their aspirations of a legal education realised as law firm Dickson Minto agree to donate £10,000 to the Lawscot Foundation.
