Law Society news archive for October 2018
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Lawscot Foundation Charity team up for national award
The Lawscot Foundation has been nominated as the 'Most Innovative Development' in the 2018 Association Excellence Awards and our Careers and Outreach team nominated as 'Best Team’.
Looking after your mental health
Katie McKenna, our High Street Head of Engagement, looks at how we can all look after our mental health on World Mental Health Day
Law Society set to drive innovation in legal technology
Lawyers and tech experts will be encouraged to join forces to develop technology-based solutions for the legal sector.
Top 7 tips for mentors
Experienced Law Society of Scotland mentors David Bryson and Christopher Morgan discuss their 7 top tips for mentors
New Online Process for ongoing AML registration
We have launched a new online service for ongoing AML registration for solicitors joining, leaving or changing roles within their firm.
Email scam
We have been informed of scam emails sent to law firms and claiming to be from a client in connection with the purchase of a property.
New Incidental Financial Business rules and guidance
Legal services consumers are set to benefit from new practice rules for Scottish solicitors on Incidental Financial Business.
Budgets, relationships and ethics
Ahead of our annual conference on Friday 26 October, leadership and governance consultant Ciarán Fenton previews his conference session for in-house lawyers.
Law Society President pays tribute to Murray Sinclair
The Society's president Alison Atack pays tribute to our Council member Murray Sinclair who has passed away.
The PEAT 2 review and how to make the most of yours
Eilidh Smith, a second year trainee at Brodies talks about the PEAT 2 review process and how to make the most of yours
Children’s Act review must ensure child-centred approach remains
The Society has said the rights of children in Scotland should be strengthened to ensure their views are heard in its response to the Children's Act review.
AML risk asessment review
Has your firm completed an AML risk assessment? It's an essential part of law firms' anti-money laundering activity
