Technology and the law: who, where and how?

Academically gifted students from less advantaged backgrounds in Scotland are set to benefit from a game-changing quarter of a million pound investment through the Lawscot Foundation.

Technology and the law: who, where and how?

In the second part of this series, Vlad Valiente outlines the process involved in restructuring Midlothian Council's legal department following the decision to meet more of its legal needs in-house.

Technology and the law: who, where and how?

Pupils from schools in Dundee, Glasgow and St Andrews have earned their places in the final of the Donald Dewar Memorial Debating Tournament.

Technology and the law: who, where and how?

The latest news from the Law Societies' Brussels Office.

Technology and the law: who, where and how?

The Society believes legislative change on organ donation and transplants would have to be supported by a major public education campaign to boost donor numbers.

Technology and the law: who, where and how?

The Society's president, Eilidh Wiseman pays tribute to Kirk Murdoch. Eilidh Wiseman said: "We were extremely saddened to hear about...

Technology and the law: who, where and how?

If one of your colleagues or contacts is an in-house Scottish solicitor or trainee; or if you work in an in-house legal role, then you might be eligible to nominate or be nominated for the In-house Rising Star Award.

Technology and the law: who, where and how?

In the summer of 2016, the UK Government published details on a new apprenticeship levy. This is due to be introduced in April this year (2017) aiming to raise somewhere in the region of £3 billion per year to help the government meet a target of funding 3million apprenticeships by 2020.

Technology and the law: who, where and how?

Plans to increase the SLCC levy by 12.5% have caused unprecedented 'anger and frustration' within the profession

Technology and the law: who, where and how?

Read the latest news from the Scottish legal profession in March's Lawscot News

Technology and the law: who, where and how?

It was reported to the Society that Co-operative Bank no longer accept Powers of Attorney created under the Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000 as amended.

Technology and the law: who, where and how?

Hannah Kemp, a trainee at Brodies LLP, obtained her LLB from the University of Edinburgh, having studied at Lund University in Sweden for her third year. Hannah returned home to complete her Diploma at the University of Glasgow and is now in her final seat and due to qualify as a solicitor in July 2017.