Professional practice updates - August 2017
Professional practice updates - August 2017
Law Society President Eilidh Wiseman and Dean of the Faculty of Advocates Gordon Jackson QC jointly commented on the High Court judgement on the role of the UK Parliament in invoking Article 50
Professional practice updates - August 2017
Ryan McLaughlin, who’s currently studying the Diploma in Professional Legal Practice at the University of Glasgow, explains why those entering into the diploma should be open minded about which subjects they choose.
Professional practice updates - August 2017
Scottish Court Fees, the human rights implications of Brexit, brain injury and offending, and more.
Professional practice updates - August 2017
The Law Society of Scotland has published its annual plan for 2016/17 featuring 30 key projects aimed at delivering year two of the Law Society’s five year strategy, Leading Legal Excellence.
Professional practice updates - August 2017
The Law Society of Scotland will be hosting the first of a series of Brexit-themed seminars on Thursday 3 November with an expert panel from the Scottish legal profession and academic community.
Professional practice updates - August 2017
Our Head of Education Rob Marrs explains how getting involved in debating, whether as a competitor or judge, can be incredibly rewarding. And more importantly, he explains how to win a debate.
Professional practice updates - August 2017
Read the latest news from the Scottish legal profession in our November 2016 Lawscot News
Professional practice updates - August 2017
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. She returned home to complete her Diploma at the University of Glasgow.
Professional practice updates - August 2017
John Brannigan studied at the University of Glasgow and completed his traineeship at Gallen & Co Solicitors.
Professional practice updates - August 2017
The Scottish Court and Tribunals Service (SCTS) has announced changes to some of its fee payment arrangements and gift policy, which may affect solicitors.
Professional practice updates - August 2017
Laurin Campbell, a trainee solicitor at Brodies, explains how law firms can take the initiative in supporting their staff's wellbeing and why new lawyers in particular should take advantage of what their employers make available.
Professional practice updates - August 2017
The Succession (Scotland) Act 2016 comes into forces on 1 November 2016. As a result, the Scottish Court and Tribunals Service (SCTS) has provided clarification of their expectations for additional documentary evidence required for applications for confirmation.