Law Society news archive for 2016
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Fake solicitor calling themselves 'Tallon Sculthorpe'
We've been made aware that an individual calling themselves ‘Tallon Sculthorpe’ is claiming to be a solicitor with the Scottish law firm Irwin Mitchell.
Property Tax Update: The LBTT Additional Dwelling Supplement
An email sent to residential property, commercial property, personal tax and corporate tax solicitors today, 1 April 2016
Trainee blog - Letitia Longworth
Letitia is one of our trainee bloggers from Brodies LLP. Originally from York, Letitia obtained her first degree in English from the University of St Andrews, before moving to Edinburgh for the LLB and Diploma.
NQ blog - April 2016: What's a typical day for a court practitioner?
John Brannigan studied at the University of Glasgow and completed his traineeship at Gallen & Co Solicitors.
New and prospective lawyers’ opinions wanted for Law Society of Scotland survey
The Law Society of Scotland is seeking feedback from law students, trainees and new lawyers on the support and services provided for trainee solicitors in Scotland and how they could be improved.
Closure of the General Register of Sasines to securities from 1 April 2016
As part of the completion of the land register, the General Register of Sasines will close to new standard securities on 1 April 2016.
Law Society urges legal complaints body to focus on its core role
The Society has urged the SLCC to focus on its statutory core functions following publication of its draft strategy, budget and annual plan.
Law Society proposes new legislation to protect consumers and grow legal services
New legislation is needed to better protect consumers and allow the Scottish legal services market to thrive, says the Law Society.
New solicitors admitted at Law Society Admission Ceremony
62 new solicitors were admitted to the profession at the Law Society of Scotland’s latest Admission Ceremony which took place on Friday 18 March 2016 at the Signet Library in Edinburgh.
Norman Biggart CBE
Law Society president Christine McLintock pays tribute to past president Norman Biggart CBE.
Save the date – Annual General Meeting 2016
The Law Society's 67th Annual General Meeting will be held at 5.30pm, Thursday 26 May 2016 at the Law Society offices at Atria One, 144 Morrison Street, Edinburgh.
Brussels Agenda - March 2016
The latest news from the Law Societies' Brussels Office.
