Law Society news
What’s new for controllers and processors under GDPR?
Tamasin Dorosti, recent secondee at our Brussels office, explains the new compliance obligations for 'controllers' and 'processors' under GDPR.
Scam emails from 'Law Society'
We have been informed of scam emails claiming to be from 'Law Society' sent out to solicitors and law firms with PDF downloads.
New AML guidance, registration and information requirements
We have published new, HM Treasury approved, AML guidance for the legal sector and an update on new requirements for us and our members.
Legal aid must work for those who need it
After calling for an urgent overhaul of Scotland’s legal aid system, we have welcomed today’s report by Martyn Evans which says Scotland needs to ‘rethink legal aid’ and needs a ‘fundamentally new approach’.
GDPR - Privacy by design and default
Deborah Dillon, EU Data Privacy and GDPR Executive Consultant at Atos, explains 'privacy by design' and 'privacy by default' and what this means for your organisation.
Thinking about the Diploma in Professional Legal Practice?
Legal graduates planning their next career steps can access information about the six Scottish Universities who provide the Diploma in Legal practice, using our Virtual Diploma Fair.
Legal charity wins silver in European Association Awards
The Lawscot Foundation won the silver award in the ‘Most Innovative Development by an Association’ category in the 2018 European Association Awards.
Scottish legal sector sets its sights on global market
A joint initiative to put Scotland’s legal services on the international map will be launched today.
Putting Scotland's legal sector on the international map
Our Head of International, Katie Hay, explains what's behind the launch of Scottish Legal International and encourages firms with international aspirations to find out more.
Judicial Factor appointed to Dalbeattie law firm
A Judicial Factor has been appointed to Dalbeattie law firm, Austins LLP
Admission regulations under review
As part of the Law Society’s Rules Review Project, regulations on admission as a solicitor are to be revised.
Redemption statements scam
Scottish law firms have recently been targeted by a redemption statement scam when acting in sale or remortgage transactions.
