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

Local school pupils have battled their way to the semi-finals of the Law Society of Scotland’s national debating tournament after arguing the cases for and against paying compensation for historical injustices.

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

The Society is seeking solicitors’ views on the Scottish Legal Complaints Commission's draft operating plan and budget for 2016-17.

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

Ten solicitors are among the first appointed to the new judicial office of summary sheriff, created under the 2014 Courts...

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

Plans to include video-conference communications with MSPs in the Lobbying Bill will improve transparency says the Law Society of Scotland.

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

Lobbying Bill, the Transport Bill, the Health and Tobacco Bill, Trade Union Bill (see below), the Transplant Bill, and more.

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

Scottish solicitors, paralegals and other legal services professionals can now benefit from new guides aimed at helping them have a smooth return to work after maternity, shared-parental or adoption leave.

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

The Law Society of Scotland has launched a survey looking for Scottish solicitors’ views on the impact of local courts closures across Scotland.

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

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

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

Law Matters keeps MSPs and parliamentary staff abreast of the Society's work at the Scottish, UK and European parliaments, highlighting key issues about the justice system and legal profession.

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

Addressing the Society’s Council on Friday 29 January 2016, The Lord President set out his vision for courtrooms ‘fit for the 21st century'.

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

The Property Standardisation Group and the Law Society of Scotland Residential Project have launched a suite of style dispositions tailored to residential transactions.

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

After graduating from Durham University with a degree in German and Spanish, Kathryn returned to her native Edinburgh for the LLB and Diploma. Now a second-year trainee at Brodies, she spent her first two seats in Commercial Property and Insurance & Risk litigation.