Law Society news
Opportunity for newly qualified solicitors to join Council
Opportunities to stand for Council representing newly qualified members, solicitors in six constituencies across Scotland and Scottish solicitors working in England and Wales.
Public policy highlights
Our policy committees have had a busy month analysing and responding to proposed changes in the law to positively influence the creation of a fairer and more just society.
Reflections on an in-house traineeship
In her final seat and looking forward to qualifying, Joan McHutchison from Glasgow City Council, reflects on an in-house traineeship
Law Society welcomes plans to raise age of criminal responsibility in Scotland
The Age of Criminal Responsibility (Scotland) Bill has been introduced to the Scottish Parliament.
Resilience over rejection: the key to success.
Emma Shewan, paralegal at Baillie Gifford and future trainee at Pinsent Masons, discusses how resilience in the face of rejection is essential when you're in a tough traineeship market.
New video highlights the benefits of financial benchmarking survey
Sue Carter, Law Society of Scotland Council member, highlights the benefits of taking part in the 2018 financial benchmarking survey in a new video.
Profile of the Profession research tender
Information on how to tender for our equality and diversity research, Profile of the Profession.
Professional Practice Update
Impact of Contract (Third Party Rights) (Scotland) Act on property law
Lady Hale announced as keynote speaker at annual conference
The UK Supreme Court’s first female president, Lady Hale, is the first keynote speaker to be confirmed for our 2018 annual conference.
International Women's Day 2018
To celebrate International Women’s Day, we are proud to recognise the important role female solicitors have played in Scotland and further afield.
‘Commercial skills for young professionals’ training launch
Today marks the launch of a brand new series of business skills training developed by the Law Society of Scotland in partnership with Sandstone Communications.
Law Society says early consultation on EU continuity bill is crucial
The Law Society has said early consultation on the EU continuity bill will be crucial to ensuring clarity and maintaining stability in the law following withdrawal.
