Professional Practice Update - December 2017

Member's views sought by 4pm, Friday 4 March on proposed Act of Adjournal

Professional Practice Update - December 2017

The Law Society of Scotland prosecuted 31 cases of misconduct before the independent Scottish Solicitors’ Discipline Tribunal in 2014-2015.

Professional Practice Update - December 2017

Trainee solicitors across Scotland are set to benefit after the Law Society of Scotland agreed an increase to both its recommended and mandatory minimum pay rates.

Professional Practice Update - December 2017

The Law Society comments on the publication on the Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service Evidence and Procedure Review - Next Steps

Professional Practice Update - December 2017

Stuart McRobbie, a diploma student at the University of Dundee offers his top 10 tips for writing an LLB dissertation that will hit the mark with your marker.

Professional Practice Update - December 2017

Changes to solicitor practice rules and to our constitution to take effect from 1 September 2016.

Professional Practice Update - December 2017

The latest news from the Law Societies' Brussels Office.

Professional Practice Update - December 2017

Miranda Hughes, a second year graduate entry LLB student at Strathclyde University, discusses study techniques, advice for gaining experience and making applications.

Professional Practice Update - December 2017

Proposed EU legislation allowing holiday makers travelling in Europe to access online content, such as digital film and TV services, has come under scrutiny from the Law Society of Scotland.

Professional Practice Update - December 2017

The Society responds to proposals for a new healthcare whistleblower role.

Professional Practice Update - December 2017

The Law Society has welcomed recommendations in the House of Lords and House of Commons Joint Committee on the Draft Investigatory Powers Bill report published today, Thursday, 11 February.

Professional Practice Update - December 2017

Rob Marrs, Head of Education at the Society, addresses the rarely addressed question of gender equality in the legal profession for men.