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

The Law Society of Scotland announced it will be launching a new charity for prospective lawyers at its official office opening yesterday, Monday 14 March 2016.

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

Local school pupils have won through to the final of the Law Society of Scotland’s national debating tournament after pitting their wits against schools across the country.

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

Society’s Smartcard project named as finalist at the recent UK Association Excellence Awards.

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

Rob Marrs, Head of Education at the Society, puts forward the business case for equality and diversity.

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

The Scottish Government should aim to be as transparent as possible under the terms of the Lobbying Bill, says the Law Society.

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

The Society has said the effects of an additional tax on second homes should be monitored closely to ensure that people who are simply trying to move house are not caught out by the proposed new charge.

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

We've been made aware of an attempted scam where legal services are being offered to people overseas who want to come and work in Scotland.

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

Read the latest news from the Scottish legal profession in our March 2016 Bulletin

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

Criminal Verdicts Bill, LBTT Amendment Bill, post-legislative scrutiny of the Family Law Act 2006 and more.

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

John is one of our trainee bloggers from Brodies LLP. John grew up in Coatbridge, in North Lanarkshire, and attended the University of Glasgow for his LLB, spending time abroad at the Universities of Toronto, Connecticut and Cagliari.

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

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

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

Update from England and Wales Council representative; Smartcard registration events; EU referendum debate