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A new record has been set for the number of Scottish solicitors formally admitted to the profession in a single day.

A champion for social mobility within Scotland’s legal profession and a moderniser of Scottish conveyancing have been awarded honorary membership of the Law Society of Scotland. Christine McLintock and Ross MacKay have been recognised for their outstanding contribution to both the legal profes

Newly released official data suggests that demand for legal aid support is no longer able to be met by the shrinking pool of solicitors working in the scheme. The Scottish Legal Aid Board (SLAB) 2023-24 annual report has been released, showing that funding for legal aid continues to trail inflation,

Six members of the Scottish legal sector have been announced as the inaugural winners of the Law Society of Scotland’s Legal Pioneers Award.

The critical importance of the rule of law and the independence of the legal profession were among the key themes considered at the Law Society of Scotland’s Annual Conference. Law Society chief executive Diane McGiffen told conference attendees: “We want every Scottish solicitor to be a

The Law Society of Scotland and the Faculty of Advocates have jointly intervened in relation to an important principle in Scottish criminal law that is central to a Supreme Court case. Three days of hearings were conducted in the Supreme Court between 21 and 23 of October, challenging two sexual off

This week's de recenti judgment marks a significant change to the longstanding rules around corroboration in criminal cases that will likely have far-reaching consequences, the Law Society of Scotland has said. A bench of nine judges made the ruling on 30 October 2024 on an appeal from Lord Advocate

A new guide has been launched to help Scottish solicitors navigate the growing range of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) products while avoiding potential risks posed to their businesses and clients. The Law Society of Scotland has developed the Guide to Generative AI in association with AI l

The Law Society of Scotland has paid tribute to Scottish solicitor Iain Doran who passed away recently. President of the Law Society of Scotland, Susan Murray, said: “I was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of former Law Society Committee member Iain Doran.

The Law Society of Scotland is inviting nominations for honorary membership for outstanding service for the public good by a Scottish solicitor. To mark its 75th anniversary, the Law Society has opened nominations for the award which is normally presented once every two years. The most recent recipi

The Scottish government has proposed a range of positive justice sector reforms in its 2024-25 Programme for government, but has failed to recognise the urgent need for investment in access to justice and legal aid, according to the Law Society of Scotland. The programme, unveiled by First Minster J

TC Young associate Nina Derrin has been accredited with the Law Society of Scotland as a family law mediator. Family mediation accreditation from the Law Society of Scotland is only granted once a solicitor has undertaken and completed the required rigorous training and has been assessed by a panel

Serious issues with the Scottish Parliament’s Assisted Dying Bill must be addressed to avoid uncertainly and negative outcomes, according to the Law Society of Scotland. The Law Society said it does not have a moral or ethical position on the stated objectives of the Assisted Dying for Termina

The Law Society of Scotland is launching a new award to celebrate legal pioneers within the sector as part of its 75th anniversary commemorations. Nominations for the Legal Pioneer Award are open to both solicitors and non-solicitors - past or present - who have made a significant contribution to Sc

More than 60 new Scottish solicitors were formally welcomed to the profession at an admissions ceremony held at the Signet Library in Edinburgh last week.