Professional Practice Update - December 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 Update - December 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 Update - December 2017

Scottish Court Fees, the human rights implications of Brexit, brain injury and offending, and more.

Professional Practice Update - December 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 Update - December 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 Update - December 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 Update - December 2017

Read the latest news from the Scottish legal profession in our November 2016 Lawscot News

Professional Practice Update - December 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 Update - December 2017

John Brannigan studied at the University of Glasgow and completed his traineeship at Gallen & Co Solicitors.

Professional Practice Update - December 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 Update - December 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 Update - December 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.