Law Society news
Law Society staff climb Ben Nevis for Cystic Fibrosis Trust
Law Society of Scotland staff scaled the dizzy heights of Ben Nevis on Saturday, 1 October 2016, to raise money for Cystic Fibrosis Trust.
Management of confidential correspondence from solicitor to prisoners
The Scottish Prison Service (SPS) is reminding solicitors of the need to ‘double envelope’ any correspondence which is sent to clients who are in custody, to ensure that it is passed to the individual unopened.
Let's Talk Progression - Linda Urquhart
Linda Urquhart OBE WS, Chairman at Morton Fraser LLP, shares her career story.
The role of solicitors at the heart of society, according to the Lord Justice Clerk of Scotland
Rt Hon Lady Dorrian speech from the Society's annual conference Leading Legal Excellence: Succeeding at the heart of society
Law reform round up October 2016
Scotland’s place in Europe following the result of the referendum, Scottish Government’s legislative programme and more.
Mindfulness – what is it and how can it help new lawyers?
Two trainee solicitors, both at Brodies, share their thoughts on mindfulness – the process of incorporating awareness into our daily lives.
Low interest rates and the impact on firms and client accounts
Due to the current interest rate levels, which are at an historic low, we are providing a further update for members on the accounts rules implications.
Consultation on the Fourth Money Laundering directive
All firms are being encouraged to respond to the UK Government's consultation on the transposition of the Fourth Money Laundering Directive.
Brussels Agenda - October 2016
The latest news from the Law Societies' Brussels Office.
Trainee blog - Letitia Longworth
Letitia Longworth is one of our trainee bloggers from Brodies LLP. Originally from York, Letitia obtained her first degree in English from the University of St Andrews and her graduate LLB and Diploma from the University of Edinburgh.
NQ blog - October 2016: The value of persistence, whatever career stage you're at
John Brannigan studied at the University of Glasgow and completed his traineeship at Gallen & Co Solicitors.
Legal aid news and updates - October 2016
The High Court of Justiciary has made an Act of Adjournal under section 305 of the Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1995.
