Law Society news archive for October 2015
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Spotlight on new lawyers groups: Part 2 Trainee and Newly Qualified Society
In the second of a series looking at support groups for new lawyers, we spoke to Andrew Bergin of the Trainee and Newly Qualified Society (TANQ).
Interim Legal Aid Regulations for Sheriff Appeal Court
Law Society comment on the interim regulations following their consideration by the Scottish Parliament's Justice Committee
'CV fodder' – myth versus reality
Graduates pursuing a career in law should think about what the classic CV lines like ‘excellent communications skills’ really mean.
Why a solicitor is the best person to make your will
Six reasons you should see your solicitor if you're thinking about making a will.
Law Society pays tribute to Michael Scanlan
The Law Society of Scotland has paid tribute to past president, Michael Scanlan, who passed away today.
Spotlight on new lawyers groups: Part 1 Scottish Young Lawyers' Association
In the first of a series looking at support groups for new lawyers, we caught up with Emma Boffey, President of the Scottish Young Lawyers' Association (SYLA).
Judges wanted for Law Society debating tournament
The Law Society of Scotland is calling for judges for the Donald Dewar Memorial Debating Tournament 2015/16.
Bridging the gender pay gap
Rob Marrs, senior policy manager at the Society, shines a light on one of the biggest issues facing the legal profession: the gender pay gap.
Statement from the Law Society On Christopher Hales – crime agency alerted in 2011
The Law Society is confirming today (Friday 9 October) that it submitted a report on Christopher Hales to the Serious & Organised Crime Agency (SOCA, now the National Crime Agency) in 2011.
Drivers should be held criminally responsible for smokers when children present in cars, Law Society says
Drivers of cars in which someone is smoking where children are present, should be held criminally responsible along with the smoker themselves, the Law Society said today, 8 October.
Law Matters - October 2015
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.
October 2015 Bulletin
Read the latest news from the Scottish legal profession in our October Bulletin.
