Law Society news archive for 2016
- Posts in 2016
Details of brokerage of Master Policy from 1 January 2017
Details of how members can contact Lockton, the new broker of the Master Policy from 1 January 2017.
Fake calls from person claiming to be from the Law Society of Scotland - 22 December 2016
We’re aware of a potential scam where an individual claiming to be from the Law Society of Scotland has called law firms asking their staff to contact our chief executive on a mobile phone number given
Brussels Agenda - December 2016
The latest news from the Law Societies' Brussels Office.
Law Society of Scotland's statement on ‘Scotland’s Place in Europe’
Law Society President Eilidh Wiseman comments on the Scottish Government's paper on Scotland's future relationship with Europe
Glasgow Solicitor Alison Atack to be next Law Society of Scotland vice president
Glasgow solicitor Alison Atack has been confirmed as the Law Society of Scotland’s next vice president today, Friday, 16 December 2016.
Society comments on Scottish Government Budget
Scottish Government Budget raises concerns about sustainability of legal aid
Criminals sending fake bank letters to Lloyds customers - 14 December 2016
The UK’s national fraud and cybercrime reporting centre, ActionFraud, has warned that Lloyds customers should be on the lookout for a new sophisticated fraud involving fake bank letters.
Overcoming initial nerves to thrive during your diploma
Sarah Beattie, a student at the University of Dundee, explains how she got to grips with the challenge of tackling the diploma in professional legal practice.
International Human Rights Day 2016 - Blog
We speak to Professor Alan Miller, Special Envoy of the Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions, on International Human Rights Day 2016
Law Society commences legal action against SLCC on ‘hybrid’ legal complaints
The Society has taken action to seek clarity on how certain types of legal complaints should be handled
School pupils storm through to debating tournament next round
School pupils from across Scotland successfully debated the pros and cons of holding referendums to win through to the next stage of the Law Society of Scotland’s national debating tournament.
December 2016 Lawscot News
Read the latest news from the Scottish legal profession in our December 2016 Lawscot News