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The Law Society of Scotland has increased its recommended minimum pay rates for trainee solicitors, in recognition of persistent inflation and cost-of-living pressures. From 1 June 2024, the recommended minimum pay for trainee solicitors in Scotland will be:
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Diversity data will be collected as part of the annual practising certificate (PC) renewal process for the first time this year. In order to support and advance the Law Society of Scotland’s equality and diversity work, solicitors will now be asked for pseudonymised information on their e
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The Law Society of Scotland has recommended changes to the Scottish government's planning policy to improve efficiency and transparency of the planning process. Its Planning Law Committee ran a consultation last year which sought views and feedback on the policy.
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A former director of Citizens Advice Edinburgh has been appointed to lead the Law Society of Scotland’s regulatory work. Craig Cathcart, senior lecturer at Queen Margaret University’s Business School, has been appointed convener of the Law Society’s Regulatory Committee.
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Solicitors are to be honoured for their contribution to society as part of the Law Society of Scotland's 70th anniversary celebrations. The society is inviting nominations for honorary membership for outstanding service for the public good by a Scottish solicitor.
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