Law Society news archive for 2016
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March 2016 Bulletin
Read the latest news from the Scottish legal profession in our March 2016 Bulletin
Law reform round up March 2016
Criminal Verdicts Bill, LBTT Amendment Bill, post-legislative scrutiny of the Family Law Act 2006 and more.
Trainee blog - John Morgan
John is one of our trainee bloggers from Brodies LLP. John grew up in Coatbridge, in North Lanarkshire, and attended the University of Glasgow for his LLB, spending time abroad at the Universities of Toronto, Connecticut and Cagliari.
NQ blog - March 2016: Seeking out feedback from clients
John Brannigan studied at the University of Glasgow and completed his traineeship at Gallen & Co Solicitors.
EU referendum debate, Smartcard registration, update from Naomi
Update from England and Wales Council representative; Smartcard registration events; EU referendum debate
Act of Adjournal – Representation in the High Court of the Justiciary
Member's views sought by 4pm, Friday 4 March on proposed Act of Adjournal
SSDT publishes annual report
The Law Society of Scotland prosecuted 31 cases of misconduct before the independent Scottish Solicitors’ Discipline Tribunal in 2014-2015.
Trainee solicitors to benefit from new Living Wage requirement
Trainee solicitors across Scotland are set to benefit after the Law Society of Scotland agreed an increase to both its recommended and mandatory minimum pay rates.
Law Society comment on SCTS review
The Law Society comments on the publication on the Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service Evidence and Procedure Review - Next Steps
10 tips for writing a first class LLB dissertation
Stuart McRobbie, a diploma student at the University of Dundee offers his top 10 tips for writing an LLB dissertation that will hit the mark with your marker.
Changes to practice rules and constitution
Changes to solicitor practice rules and to our constitution to take effect from 1 September 2016.
Brussels Agenda - February 2016
The latest news from the Law Societies' Brussels Office.
