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Nairn Academy pupils win national debating tournament

Caitlin Sherrett and Finlay Allmond from Nairn Academy have been crowned Scotland’s best young debaters after winning the final of the Law Society of Scotland’s Donald Dewar Memorial Debating Tournament last night, Thursday 9 June.

The Society supports recommendation to raise age of criminal responsibility

Raising the age of criminal responsibility would bring consistency across Scots Law, according to the Law Society of Scotland. Scotland...

Law Society and Legal Hackers Scotland to host access to justice 'hackathon'

The Law Society of Scotland and Legal Hackers Scotland are inviting teams to gather round their laptops for the Law Society’s first ever access to justice 'hackathon'.

June 2016 Bulletin

Read the latest news from the Scottish legal profession in our June 2016 Bulletin

Law Society comment on Law Officer nominations

The Law Society of Scotland has commented on today’s announcement that First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has recommended the appointments of...

EU referendum: in-house survey results

Last month’s survey indicated a strong preference from respondents working in-house to remain part of the EU.

Society's longest serving Council member retires

Past President Alistair Morris retires after 24 year on the Society's Council

New president for the Law Society

Eilidh Wiseman takes up the reins as the Society's new president

Law Society pays tribute to Michael Park CBE

The Law Society of Scotland has paid tribute to past president, Michael Park CBE, who passed away on 25 May.

New Law Society Council members for Fife and Glasgow

Council election results announced

Law Society launches survey on financial viability of legal aid firms

The Law Society of Scotland has launched an online survey on the financial viability of legal aid work in Scotland....

Law Society of Scotland highlights key issues for solicitors and clients in EU vote

The Society has published a discussion paper in advance of the EU Referendum