Law Society news
Legal tech meets legal education
One of the challenges facing the world of legal technology is how best to engage with the lawyers of tomorrow, to promote knowledge and foster enthusiasm for change. Sam Moore, Innovation Manager with Burness Paull and Scotland’s first Accredited Legal Technologist, joined Nathan Corr, Legal Technology Rep at the University of Aberdeen’s student law society, to discuss over a cup of coffee.
Law Society comment on new jury research
The Society says new research which offers insight into the way juries reach their verdict in criminal trials will require careful consideration.
Platinum blog series
As part of our platinum anniversary blog series, Adèle Nicol, Partner, Anderson Strathern and member of our Rural Affairs Sub-committee looks at how legislation introducing the right to roam and the right to buy brought about significant change.
Public policy highlights
Our policy committees have had a busy month responding to proposed changes in the law. Recent highlights include responses on the programme for government, legal aid, the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, heritable securities and disclosure.
Starting your traineeship? What to expect...
David Phinn, trainee solicitor at Miller Samuel Hill Brown, discusses his experience of embarking on the traineeship and gives you his top tips for a successful beginning
65 new solicitors welcomed to profession
Our latest Admissions Ceremony took place at the Signet Library in Edinburgh this morning with 65 new solicitors being admitted to the profession.
Law Society of Scotland says education is essential next step for new smacking ban
New legislation banning the smacking of children needs to be supported by a comprehensive public education and awareness campaign.
Unpacking the American Dream
Poppy Mulligan tells us about her experiences of studying abroad, undertaking the New York Bar and the challenges she faced during her time in America
IFB rules changes and why we need them
Our Head of International, Katie Hay, explains the incidental financial business rules changes and why we are holding a SGM on 24 October
2019 Scottish legal award winner blogs
Alastair Shepherd, partner at Coulters reflects on yet another success for the growing Edinburgh Law Firm.
"Law School 101”: getting off to a good start this semester
Daniel Cormack, Law Student at the University of Strathclyde, discusses his top tips for incoming first year students to ensure academic success this coming semester
UK and Belgian bars sign up to post-Brexit cooperation
Positive relationships between legal professionals in the UK and Belgium are set to continue post-Brexit with the signing of a first of its kind document by legal organisations in each of the nations.
