Coronavirus update
We are working with partners in the Scottish legal sector and closely monitoring official advice and updates from Scottish Government and NHS to ensure that we are acting in accordance with the latest guidance to protect the health, safety and wellbeing of our employees, members and stakeholders.
Law Society calls for Scotland-wide high-rise cladding assessment following new funding announcement
We have welcomed the UK Government’s recent announcement on making further funding available for removing dangerous cladding on high rise buildings and called for a Scotland-wide assessment of high-rise buildings.
Holyrood 'must change post-Brexit approach'
Panel calls for legal scrutiny changes after May election
Covid court restrictions are extended
Safety measures will be in place through March
Chinese New Year: Eat For Hope
As Lunar New Year celebrations kick off across many Asian cultures on 12 February this year, Ling Deng, a solicitor at Thorntons Law LLP, reflects on what the Chinese New Year means to her, with its rituals, symbolism and message of hope for the coming year, after a tough 12 months.
How I began to ‘fill my basket’, the benefits of committee membership
Alannah McGinley was a member of the Law Society’s Insurance Committee from March 2017-December 2020. Alannah is now Law Clerk to the Inner House of the Court of Session.
Domestic Abuse in Social Housing Seminar 2021
This online seminar will analyse the many fundamental issues that are uncovered by the interplay between social housing, domestic abuse and human rights.
Diploma fair and alternative careers
The morning of this event will focus on the Diploma, with the chance to meet different providers and understand more about this year's application process. The afternoon includes sessions on alternative career options with an LLB, further study or working internationally. While aimed primarily at final-year LLB students, people at any stage of their career can attend and drop in/out.
