Law Society news
Platinum blog series
As part of our platinum anniversary blog series, Scottish solicitor, Policy Executive and Secretary to our Criminal Law Committee, Gillian Mawdsley discusses the death penalty, its implications in terms of human rights and abolition in the context of our 70 year history.
New pilot scheme to tackle social mobility in Scotland
A first of its kind pilot scheme has been launched to help improve the chances for less-advantaged young people to get into their dream career in the legal sector.
A week in the life of an insight student
Last week we were joined by insight student Bethan Davies, who's just about to start sixth year. Here's what she thought about her week!
Six new solicitor advocates welcomed
Six Scottish solicitors granted extended rights of audience by the Law Society of Scotland Council to become Solicitor Advocates have been introduced to the Court at a ceremony on Tuesday 20 August 2019.
Fraud alert - fake law firm letter
We've been informed about a scam letter from a fake law firm about unclaimed pensions. Find out more about this and other fraud alerts.
Platinum blog series
As part of our platinum anniversary blog series, Aiste Slezeviciute, a member of our Competition Law Sub-Committee and Assistant Director, Mergers at the Competition and Markets Authority, looks at the broad reach of competition law.
New Financial Services and Asset management practice area
Our in-house Accredited Paralegal, Janet Rieu-Clarke and Accredited Paralegal Committee member, Laura Mack of Baillie Gifford are delighted to introduce the newest Accredited Paralegal practice area... Financial Services and Asset management
Tells us your views on in-house traineeships
In-house solicitors are invited take part in focus groups to share their views on in-house traineeships.
2018 Law awards of Scotland winners blog
David Beveridge, Managing Director of Macdonald Henderson tells us how his teams track records bring award win
Accredited Paralegal new practice areas
As a membership group of over 600 members we are always keen to grow and diversify our membership, by being as inclusive as possible... but we need your help.
Law Society supports moves to ensure Shetland by-election is ECHR compliant
The Law Society has supported steps taken by the Scottish Government to ensure that the Shetland by-election is compliant with the European Convention on Human Rights.
2019 Scottish legal award winner blogs
Support Team of the Year prove that hard work, innovation and research can reap rewards.
