How fair is your traineeship recruitment pipeline

Alistair Morris, President of the Law Society of Scotland, said: “We welcome the publication of the draft clauses and are pleased to see that they take into account the Smith Commission recommendations.

How fair is your traineeship recruitment pipeline

The Law Society of Scotland has welcomed new Home Office rules which mean that Sikh solicitors will no longer have to remove articles of faith when meeting clients in UK detention centres.

How fair is your traineeship recruitment pipeline

Some prominent solicitors and people from legal firms' HR departments told us what they look for in a trainee solicitor. Following their advice could help you secure a legal traineeship.

How fair is your traineeship recruitment pipeline

Pupils from schools across Scotland are getting ready to debate the pros and cons of immigration controls in the second round of the Law Society of Scotland’s national debating tournament.

How fair is your traineeship recruitment pipeline

People seeking to end their lives with assistance from another person will have two weeks in which to do so, but when this time limit starts remains unclear, the Law Society of Scotland said today, January 12.

How fair is your traineeship recruitment pipeline

The UK Government’s proposed anti-terrorism measures could be successfully challenged under the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR), the Law Society of Scotland has warned today.

How fair is your traineeship recruitment pipeline

84% of Scottish solicitors calling LawCare in 2014 have reported stress according to the latest figures from the helpline.

How fair is your traineeship recruitment pipeline

Read the latest news from the Scottish legal profession in our January Bulletin.

How fair is your traineeship recruitment pipeline

The Law Society of Scotland’s new three-year equality strategy, published today, Wednesday, 7 January, aims to improve equality in the legal profession and support solicitors as they progress through their careers.

How fair is your traineeship recruitment pipeline

Sarah obtained her LLB and Diploma from the University of Glasgow. After commencing her traineeship with Brodies in July 2013 with eight months in Glasgow’s personal & family team, Sarah flew her Glasgow nest to undertake a seat in the firm’s Edinburgh-based corporate team.

How fair is your traineeship recruitment pipeline

Karen studied both her undergraduate law degree, and her Diploma in Professional Legal Practice, at the University of Glasgow. She has returned east to Edinburgh and is now a trainee at Pinsent Masons.

How fair is your traineeship recruitment pipeline

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