Law Society news archive for 2016
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New anti-money laundering risk assessment form available to firms
As part of our ongoing work to refresh the anti-money laundering (AML) resources we make available to the profession, we have recently added an example ‘AML Risk Assessment Form’, which can be downloaded and used by member firms.
Graham Matthews nominated to be next Law Society President
Nominations for vice president-elect announced
Law Society launches Christmas charity campaign
The Law Society of Scotland has launched a Christmas campaign for its new charity, the Lawscot Foundation, today, Thursday 24 November.
Law Society members survey
Each year the Law Society works with Ipsos MORI to carry out research with our members. The 2016 research commences on Monday 28 November 2016.
How to manage stress at exam time
Katy Forrest, a third year LLB student at the University of Stirling, discusses various techniques law students can use to deal with stress.
SLCC annual report shows rise in complaints
The Law Society comments on the figures from the Scottish Legal Complaints Commission annual report for 2015-16
What it’s like to do an in-house traineeship
Gavin Smith, a first year trainee at Standard Life, explains some of the different features of an in-house traineeship.
Trainee blog - Gavin Smith
Gavin Smith, a first year trainee at Standard Life, explains some of the different features of an in-house traineeship.
Development opportunity for experienced solicitors
Experienced members of the legal profession are being invited to sign up as mentors to offer guidance and support to trainee solicitors.
Brussels Agenda - November 2016
The latest news from the Law Societies' Brussels Office.
St Andrew’s Day dinner and ceilidh
We held our flagship London St Andrew's event on Friday 11 November and were delighted so many of our members could attend.
Premium credit instalment facility tender
The Society has issued a tender seeking to identify a premium credit provider who will be able to provide an efficient and cost effective service to firms wishing to use such a facility to fund their professional indemnity insurance premium costs.
