Pupils from four Scottish schools through to final of national debating tournament

Olivia Parker, Careers Development Officer at the Law Society, talks about whether employers are really engaged with fair access and highlights some of the pitfalls that are still regularly identified in the traineeship recruitment process.

Pupils from four Scottish schools through to final of national debating tournament

Individuals with concerns that members of the legal community are involved with financial improprieties or money laundering, can now anonymously report their concerns to the professional body for Scottish solicitors.

Pupils from four Scottish schools through to final of national debating tournament

The proposed budget, which includes a 9.2% rise in income funded by a levy on solicitors and advocates, comes on the back of a series of double digit percentage rises over recent years.

Pupils from four Scottish schools through to final of national debating tournament

David Bryson, In-house Lawyers’ Committee vice convener, shares his experience of chairing a recent in-house roundtable and highlights his three key takeaways.

Pupils from four Scottish schools through to final of national debating tournament

Accredited Paralegal, Janet Rieu-Clarke has decided that 2019 is the year when she will take better care of herself and her career development. Taking the plunge and signing up to our mentoring platform she encourages other Accredited Paralegals to do the same.

Pupils from four Scottish schools through to final of national debating tournament

Leadership trainer Paul Horwood looks at why young professional should develop networking skills early on.

Pupils from four Scottish schools through to final of national debating tournament

Ken Pritchard, former Secretary of the Law Society, tell us about the honour of being appointed honorary member of the Society in 1997

Pupils from four Scottish schools through to final of national debating tournament

Our new strategic partnership will us work more closely with Edinburgh-based technology company, Amiqus Resolution.

Pupils from four Scottish schools through to final of national debating tournament

We're bringing our career development roadshow back this year, designed to showcase career options in the legal profession. Do you aspire to be a partner, senior manager in-house or an accredited specialist, or are you not quite sure? Come along and hear from our panel of solicitors who have carved out their own unique careers.

Pupils from four Scottish schools through to final of national debating tournament

Our Head of High Street Engagement, Katie McKenna, considers what brings her joy as she contemplates new resolutions for the year ahead.

Pupils from four Scottish schools through to final of national debating tournament

Are you enthusiastic, passionate and have a desire to make a difference and help people? Why not consider becoming a mentor in 2019 and share your experience, skills and knowledge to encourage and support a mentee.

Pupils from four Scottish schools through to final of national debating tournament

Craig Cathcart, senior lecturer at Queen Margaret University’s Business School, has been appointed convener of the Law Society’s Regulatory Committee.