Professional Practice Updates - July 2017
Professional Practice Updates - July 2017
The Law Society of Scotland has welcomed the Scottish Government’s proposed criminal procedure reforms for the introduction of a new domestic abuse offence and warned that the courts may have to anticipate the need for additional resources.
Professional Practice Updates - July 2017
The Law Society of Scotland has welcomed plans to raise the age of criminal responsibility following a statement in the...
Professional Practice Updates - July 2017
The Society has responded to the publication of the Scottish Legal Aid Board’s annual report which shows a drop in legal aid spending.
Professional Practice Updates - July 2017
In light of recent reported cases, we would like to remind members that we have guidance on the terms of Rule B1.5, Proper Instructions, namely that a member must be satisfied when taking instructions from a client that the client does in fact have capacity to give instructions in relation to that matter.
Professional Practice Updates - July 2017
Emily is a first-year trainee from Brodies LLP. Her first seat is in the Commercial Services Division. Emily obtained her LLB and Diploma from the University of Dundee.
Professional Practice Updates - July 2017
John Brannigan studied at the University of Glasgow and completed his traineeship at Gallen & Co Solicitors.
Professional Practice Updates - July 2017
The Society has responded to the House of Lords EU Home Affairs Sub-Committee's Inquiry on the future of EU-UK security and police co-operation
Professional Practice Updates - July 2017
As part of our ongoing work to refresh the anti-money laundering (AML) resources we make available to the profession, we have recently added an example ‘AML Risk Assessment Form’, which can be downloaded and used by member firms.
Professional Practice Updates - July 2017
Nominations for vice president-elect announced
Professional Practice Updates - July 2017
The Law Society of Scotland has launched a Christmas campaign for its new charity, the Lawscot Foundation, today, Thursday 24 November.
Professional Practice Updates - July 2017
Each year the Law Society works with Ipsos MORI to carry out research with our members. The 2016 research commences on Monday 28 November 2016.
Professional Practice Updates - July 2017
Katy Forrest, a third year LLB student at the University of Stirling, discusses various techniques law students can use to deal with stress.
