Law Society news
Time to delegate?
Executive coach Russell Borland examines how delegation, done well, can benefit all concerned.
Thinking about mentoring?
Charlotte Edgar, now a qualified solicitor working at Morisons LLP, shares her experience of participating in the student:trainee mentoring scheme. Charlotte participated in the pilot programme and mentored an LLB student to offer support with early career development and the traineeship search.
A career outside a big firm
Are you an LLB or DPLP student who's keen to find out about working in-house or for a high street firm? Our annual roadshow for students is bringing employers to you!
Traineeship recruitment - are you missing a trick?
Olivia Parker, Careers Development Officer at the Law Society of Scotland, discusses why proactivity is important when recruiting trainees and how Lawscot Jobs can help.
Nominations for honorary membership invited as part of Law Society’s 70th year celebrations
We are inviting nominations for honorary membership of the Society for outstanding service for the public good by a Scottish solicitor.
Public policy highlights
Our policy committees have had a busy month analysing and responding to proposed changes in the law to positively influence the creation of a fairer and more just society.
Be Prepared...
With people tucking into their Christmas dinners not knowing what will come of Brexit in the new year, our Head of International, Katie Hay, urges people to think about how Brexit might impact us all.
Solicitor trust is high as 2019 brings change for Scots
Scots wanting to get divorced, realise their dream of starting their own business or prepare for the future in 2019 are being urged to use a solicitor to help things go smoothly.
Change to Education Fund structure
In light of planned changes to the structure of the Education Fund, which we have overseen alongside the Society of Law Accountants in Scotland (SOLAS), SOLAS will be taking over the administration of the educational courses from 1 January 2019.
Why bother with training and development?
People performance specialist Mark Douglas looks at the importance of learning at every stage in our careers.
Law Society comment on Scottish Legal Aid Board annual report
Law Society pleased with the 3% increase in both civil and criminal legal aid rates but stress the need for a new evidence-based review system to ensure the sustainable future of legal aid.
It's Christmas! Here's how to avoid getting stressed.
Our Head of High Street Engagement Katie McKenna offers some words of advice on how to look after yourself and avoid getting stressed over the busy festive period
