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Ken Dalling, former president of the Law Society of Scotland, has been elected to serve as the new head of the UK delegation to the Council of Bars and Law Societies of Europe (CCBE). Mr Dalling won the position with a clear majority of UK delegates voting for him to take up the reins from his prede

The Law Society of Scotland is to withdraw from discussions on the creation of a review mechanism for legal aid fees, stating it had "lost confidence" in the Scottish government project following a lack of progress in two years. The Legal Aid Remuneration Project and Research Analysis Group were set

The Law Society of Scotland has called for greater clarity on the aims of new legislation to protect neurodivergent people and people with learning disabilities. The professional body for Scottish solicitors has made a submission on the Scottish government’s consultation proposing a Learning D

It was a sunny spring celebration for more than 50 new Scottish solicitors formally welcomed to the profession at an admissions ceremony in Edinburgh yesterday.

The Law Society of Scotland is looking to spotlight Scotland’s newest in-house talent with the launch of this year's In-House Rising Star Award. The annual competition, which is in its 12th year, provides recognition for the important work of in-house practitioners and in particular the contri

Ann Stewart has been appointed to the Scottish Law Commission. Ms Stewart, a solicitor and professional support lawyer specialising in commercial property, is a member of the Law Society of Scotland’s Property Law Committee and Property and Land Law Reform Committee.

Proposed legislation to prohibit conversion practices in Scotland may criminalise legitimate behaviour unless a more precise approach is taken, according to the Law Society of Scotland. The society made a written submission on the Scottish government’s consultation paper on the proposal, with

Nominations are now open to join the Law Society of Scotland’s decision-making body to represent solicitors across the UK. Joining the Law Society’s Council allows you to influence vital decisions, contribute to key pieces of work and represent and support local solicitors.

The Law Society of Scotland granted extended rights of audience to two new solicitor advocates at a ceremony held at the Court of Session yesterday. Lindsay McNeill, from law firm BTO, and Mohammed Hamza Sarwar at the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) now have extended rights of aud

Reintroduction of fees in Employment Tribunals will cause unacceptable access to justice issues for those most in need of free legal protections, according to the Law Society of Scotland. The Law Society responded to Ministry of Justice’s consultation on introducing fees in the Employment Trib

New legislation to reform judicial factors is a step in the right direction but could be further improved to ensure clarity, accessibility and efficiency, according to the Law Society of Scotland. The Law Society has provided written evidence on the Judicial Factors (Scotland) Bill, including its pr

Sixty-four solicitors have been formally welcomed to the profession in the Law Society of Scotland’s first admissions ceremony of 2024.

The Law Society of Scotland has hosted a roundtable of key stakeholders to discuss the Scottish government’s Victims, Witnesses and Justice Reform (Scotland) Bill. Those in attendance at the event on Friday included solicitors and advocates – working both in defence and for the Crown Off

A new survey of solicitors has confirmed the depth of concern at the Scottish government’s proposal to give itself powers to control the regulation of the legal sector. The Law Society of Scotland’s annual members’ survey, conducted in December 2023 and January 2024, found more tha

The Law Society of Scotland has unveiled a new logo coinciding with its 75th anniversary. Diane McGiffen, chief executive of the Law Society of Scotland, said: "I’m delighted to be launching our new look in our 75th year. The Law Society plays a key role for our members and the people, busines