Society pays tribute to Kirk Murdoch

One of the challenges facing the world of legal technology is how best to engage with the lawyers of tomorrow, to promote knowledge and foster enthusiasm for change. Sam Moore, Innovation Manager with Burness Paull and Scotland’s first Accredited Legal Technologist, joined Nathan Corr, Legal Technology Rep at the University of Aberdeen’s student law society, to discuss over a cup of coffee.

Society pays tribute to Kirk Murdoch

The Society says new research which offers insight into the way juries reach their verdict in criminal trials will require careful consideration.

Society pays tribute to Kirk Murdoch

As part of our platinum anniversary blog series, Adèle Nicol, Partner, Anderson Strathern and member of our Rural Affairs Sub-committee looks at how legislation introducing the right to roam and the right to buy brought about significant change.

Society pays tribute to Kirk Murdoch

Our policy committees have had a busy month responding to proposed changes in the law. Recent highlights include responses on the programme for government, legal aid, the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, heritable securities and disclosure.

Society pays tribute to Kirk Murdoch

David Phinn, trainee solicitor at Miller Samuel Hill Brown, discusses his experience of embarking on the traineeship and gives you his top tips for a successful beginning

Society pays tribute to Kirk Murdoch

Our latest Admissions Ceremony took place at the Signet Library in Edinburgh this morning with 65 new solicitors being admitted to the profession.

Society pays tribute to Kirk Murdoch

New legislation banning the smacking of children needs to be supported by a comprehensive public education and awareness campaign.

Society pays tribute to Kirk Murdoch

Poppy Mulligan tells us about her experiences of studying abroad, undertaking the New York Bar and the challenges she faced during her time in America

Society pays tribute to Kirk Murdoch

Our Head of International, Katie Hay, explains the incidental financial business rules changes and why we are holding a SGM on 24 October

Society pays tribute to Kirk Murdoch

Alastair Shepherd, partner at Coulters reflects on yet another success for the growing Edinburgh Law Firm.

Society pays tribute to Kirk Murdoch

Daniel Cormack, Law Student at the University of Strathclyde, discusses his top tips for incoming first year students to ensure academic success this coming semester

Society pays tribute to Kirk Murdoch

Positive relationships between legal professionals in the UK and Belgium are set to continue post-Brexit with the signing of a first of its kind document by legal organisations in each of the nations.