62 new solicitors were admitted to the profession at the Law Society of Scotland’s latest Admission Ceremony which took place on Friday 18 March 2016 at the Signet Library in Edinburgh.
The ceremony, which takes place three times per year, marks the culmination of years of hard work and the beginning of an exciting career in law for Scotland’s newest solicitors.
Speaking at the ceremony, Christine McLintock, president of the Law Society of Scotland, said: “It is a great privilege for me to be welcoming you as new solicitors and you should all be proud today - proud of your hard work, focus and determination over the past few years, proud of your world-class legal education and proud to wear the badge of Scottish solicitor – a badge that unites you all, regardless of where your career takes you.
“You are the future of our profession and your hard-won qualification is highly respected by employers and lawyers all over the world.”
Linda Urquhart OBE, Chairman of Morton Fraser, addressed the new solicitors as the guest speaker and gave advice about ‘super skills for lawyers’, including resilience and integrity.
Lorna Jack, Chief Executive of the Law Society of Scotland also gave an address and spoke about the services the Law Society offers for new lawyers and the many ways they can get involved with the work of the Society.
Speaking at the event, Ms Jack said: “I want you all to know that the Law Society is your membership organisation - you are our members and an important part of our role is to provide the support, services and standards you need to succeed in your chosen career.”
Michael Macmillan, former Law Society Council member and former Convener of the Law Society’s Admissions Committee, attended the ceremony to celebrate 50 years since his own admission in 1966 in one of the first admissions ceremonies of this kind.
New members on the Roll of Solicitors (Scotland):
Ann Kathryn Margaret Jean Alexander
Jennifer Andrew
Allan John Argue
Julia Audrey Barette
Christina Amy Barr
Lucia Bobkova
Heather Elizabeth Burnett
Jennifer Louise Burns
Vincent Wai Ki Chung
Connor Scott Clark
Iain Steven Corbett
Clare Elizabeth Davey
Katherine Maria Docherty
Riaan Duvenage
Roderick Watson McDougal Forgie
Cheree Flora Gemmell
Eilidh Kara Gillanders
Samuel Fergus Hall
Lauren Anne Heaney
Geraint James Gordon Hughes
Aileen Jane Irvine
Jennifer Anne Kantharia
Jennifer Elaine Kay
Liam John Kildare
Megan Claire Lafferty
Rebekah Elisabeth Laurenson
Susan Anne MacAulay
Calum Michael MacPherson
Murray Ross MacRae
Ashley Marie McCann
Sarah McConville
Maeve McCorry
Kirsten McKinnon
James Millar McMillan
Laura Marie Meldrum
Jacqueline Mitchell
Michelle Mary Moran
Sarah Megan Myles
Claire Frances Nicholls
Henry John Oliver
Emma Marguerite Padden
Katherine Elizabeth Priester
Christopher Miller Reid
Rebecca Jane Roberts
Corinne Denise Robinson
Michael Edward Ross
Arif Saleem
Katherine Mairi Shippin
Debbie Marie Smith
Melissa Claire Smith
Michael Duncan Smith
Hannah Katharina Starritt
Helen Maria Stewart
Michael David Stewart
Sarah Amy Ruth Stewart
Sarah Anne Stewart
Megan Sweeney
Kirsten Johanna Thomson
Lucy Clare Thornton
Sarah Louise Trainer
Kimberley Christina Helen Wafer
Sophia Rose Warburton
