Law Society news archive for November 2017
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GDPR – What is a legal basis and why does it matter?
Carolyn Thurston Smith, policy executive at the Law Society of Scotland, explains the legal bases in article 6 of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
Brussels Agenda - October 2017
Read the October edition, for all the latest EU developments.
Fake law firm emails on the rise
A large volume of scam emails are being reported with many appearing as if they come from existing law firms.
What in-house taught me
Ayla Skene, Council member for new lawyers, explains what impact her time working in-house had on her career and skill set.
SLAB annual report 2017
The Law Society has responded to the publication of the Scottish Legal Aid Board’s (SLAB) annual report 2017 today, Friday, 3 November, which shows a further overall drop in legal aid spending from £137.8 million to £135.7 million.
Last week of consultation on proposed changes to practice rules
The Law Society of Scotland is seeking members’ views on proposals that solicitors will be required to report suspicions of dishonest behaviour within the profession.
Why networking groups are important for your career
Tim Taylor, a second year trainee solicitor at Hastings Legal explains why widening your networks can benefit your career and why he set up Scottish Borders Young Professionals (SBYP).
What employers want from students at law fairs
Olivia Parker, our Careers Development Officer at the Law Society, discusses September's recent round of law fairs. What did students do well and what do employers wish they did better?
Top 5 things trainees want to know
Olivia Parker, Careers Development Officer looks at the top 5 things trainees want to know.
