Law Society news archive for 2016
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February 2016 Bulletin
Read the latest news from the Scottish legal profession in our February 2016 Bulletin
Law Matters - February 2016
Law Matters keeps MSPs and parliamentary staff abreast of the Society's work at the Scottish, UK and European parliaments, highlighting key issues about the justice system and legal profession.
Lord Carloway’s vision for redesigning the Scottish courtroom
Addressing the Society’s Council on Friday 29 January 2016, The Lord President set out his vision for courtrooms ‘fit for the 21st century'.
Professional Practice Updates - February 2016
The Property Standardisation Group and the Law Society of Scotland Residential Project have launched a suite of style dispositions tailored to residential transactions.
Trainee blog - Kathryn Alexander
After graduating from Durham University with a degree in German and Spanish, Kathryn returned to her native Edinburgh for the LLB and Diploma. Now a second-year trainee at Brodies, she spent her first two seats in Commercial Property and Insurance & Risk litigation.
NQ blog - February 2016: Delegating a task or responsibility
John Brannigan studied at the University of Glasgow and completed his traineeship at Gallen & Co Solicitors.
Law Society supports proposed Third Party Rights Bill
The Law Society of Scotland has today, 29 Jan 2016, welcomed the Scottish Law Commission’s Draft Third Party Rights Bill.
21st Century Bar Conference report
Court reform dominated discussions at the 15th annual 21st Century Bar Conference where Lord Carloway gave the keynote address.
Law Society announces partnership to develop e-conveyancing platform
The Law Society has formed a partnership with the ESPC and BDP Estate Agency Software, to deliver a one-stop-shop digital platform for property solicitors
Law Society supports move to remove requirement for police custody suspects to contribute to legal costs
The Law Society of Scotland has supported plans to remove the need for suspects to pay a contribution towards the cost of legal advice they receive while held in custody at police stations.
New lawyer wanted for Law Society Council
Applications are now open for recently qualified solicitors who want to join the Law Society of Scotland’s decision making body.
The Society sets out its priorities for the next Scottish Parliament
Effective legislation, access to justice, access to education opportunities and ensuring the legal sector continues to support a successful Scottish economy are among the Law Society’s priorities for the next Scottish Parliament.
