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

Ian Cruickshank, convener of the Law Society of Scotland Criminal Law Committee, responds to the publication of the Scottish Court Service Evidence and Procedure Review

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

We’re aware of a scam firm who have been claiming to be solicitors called Carter Legal Associates.

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

We recently learned that a scam firm, RTS Legal (also known as Road Traffic Specialists, also known as Legally Covered), is claiming to be based at an address in Glasgow.

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

We’re aware of a scam reportedly using the name ‘David Clarkson Solicitors’, who claim to be based in Glasgow.

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

We have been notified that the name ‘John McNeil, Senior Advocate’ is reportedly being used on scam employment offers.

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

A diversity steering group has set out proposals to help overcome barriers to a judicial career in a new report.

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

The future of the In-house Lawyers' Group is the big topic up for discussion in the spring 2015 ILG newsletter.

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

Current proposals to make the Scottish Parliament "permanent" represent a political declaration rather than any matter of law, the Law Society of Scotland said today.

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

The Law Society of Scotland President, Alistair Morris, has been appointed as a solicitor member of the Judicial Appointments Board for Scotland.

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

The Law Society is seeking its members views on suspicious activity reports (SARs) for the Government's review.

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

Local school pupils have won through to the semi-finals of the Law Society of Scotland’s national debating tournament after arguing the cases for and against the removal of immigration controls.

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

The protection of human rights, growing the economy and gaining long term clarity on the UK’s membership of the European Union should be among the key priorities for political parties, the Law Society of Scotland said today, 2 March.