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Rising stars and stars that have risen – double celebrations at Law Society’s conference
Leigh Kirkpatrick, a solicitor at the Royal Bank of Scotland in Edinburgh, has won this year’s Law Society of Scotland In-House Lawyers’ Committee Rising Star Award.
Comment on Christopher Hales case, 3 October 2015
Lorna Jack comments on the Christopher Hales case following a statement from the Labour Party calling for an inquiry on the issue.
Law Society additional comment on Christopher Hales case
Lorna Jack, chief executive of the Law Society, issued a statement at a press conference held at 3.15pm, 1 October 2015
Law Society further comment on Christopher Hales case
Lorna Jack, Chief Executive of the Law Society of Scotland, comments on why the Law Society took until December 2014 to raise the SSDT case with the Crown Office
Law Society responds to Christopher Hales case
Lorna Jack, Chief Executive of the Law Society of Scotland, comments on the SSDT case that led to Christopher Hales being struck off as a solicitor
Law Society Responds to query on Audit Scotland Report Supplement
Our response to query on the Audit Scotland Report on Sheriff Courts supplement
Spotlight on Brexit at Law in Scotland conference
The consequences of leaving the European Union, Scotland’s international role in promoting the rule of law and what judges discuss behind the scenes are among the topics that will feature at this year’s flagship Law Society of Scotland conference.
Stirling siblings become solicitors
A brother and sister from Stirling have been admitted as Scottish solicitors on the same day.
Fundamental changes to inheritance law must create better balance
Children could lose out under new proposals to change the rules of intestacy, the Law Society of Scotland has said today.
Law Society welcomes opening of two new sheriff courts
Our response to the opening of two new sheriff courts today, 22 September.
‘Duty of candour’ for healthcare professionals could duplicate existing patient protections
The Society has raised concerns that proposals to legislate for a ‘duty of candour’ in healthcare could duplicate existing processes
Law Society welcomes new Sheriff Appeal Court regulations from Scottish Government
The Law Society of Scotland has welcomed new Scottish Government regulations on legal aid funding of summary appeals in Scotland.
