Law Society news archive for September 2017
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September 2017 Lawscot News
Our latest newsletter 'Lawscot News' for members is out now and jam-packed with the latest news and views and updates from the Law Society of Scotland.
EU Withdrawal Bill risks legislative competence of Scottish Parliament
The Law Society of Scotland has raised a series of concerns in advance of the European Union (Withdrawal) Bill’s second reading at Westminster on Thursday, 7 September.
Voting open for Law Society of Scotland Council elections
Four solicitor advocates are competing to become the first ever Council representative for Scottish solicitor advocates and five Scottish solicitors who work outside of Great Britain are vying to become the Society’s first international Council member.
Professional practice updates - September 2017
Latest news and updates on C1 and C4 forms, lobbying guidance and video conferencing
Society launches survey on impact of legal aid
The Law Society of Scotland has launched an online survey to assess the impact of legal aid work in Scotland.
'No globalisation without representation' an international blog
Katie Hay, head of international at the Law Society, discusses our our work towards becoming a truly international world-class professional body and urges Scottish solicitors working internationally to get involved.
Judges wanted for national debating tournament 2017/2018
The Law Society of Scotland is calling for people with an interest in debating to sign up as judges for the Donald Dewar Memorial Debating Tournament 2017/18.
Rona Plowman trainee blog
Rona is a first year trainee solicitor at BBM Solicitors in Wick, Caithness. Her first seat is Residential Conveyancing. Rona grew up in Wick and attended Robert Gordon University in Aberdeen for her LLB and Diploma.
Law reform round up September 2017
Our committees have been working on a number of Scottish Parliament and UK Parliamentary Bills and consultations including the Proposed Children (Equal Protection from Assault) (Scotland) Bill, Civil Litigation (Expenses and Group Proceedings) (Scotland) Bill and Brexit.
Law Society comment on Pagan Osborne
Lorna Jack, Chief Executive of the Law Society of Scotland, has commented on the announcement that Pagan Osborne has gone into administration.
Up and running – our student:trainee mentoring scheme
Olivia Parker, Careers Development Officer in our education, training and qualifications team, explains all about our new student:trainee mentoring scheme.
