Solicitors approve continued financial support for profession
Scottish solicitors have voted this evening to approve a practising certificate fee for 2021-22 of 10% less than the pre-pandemic cost in 2019-20.
Scottish solicitor at heart of Malawi independence story receives Law Society lifetime honorary membership
An eminent Scottish solicitor, who was instrumental in establishing the independence of Malawi, will be awarded honorary life membership of the Law Society of Scotland later today.
Two new directors at the Faculty of Advocates
Astrid Smart and Hugh Olson take on senior roles
SYLA annual meeting elects new committee
Chiara Pieri becomes President as Ayla Iridag steps down
Reflections on how to run a valuable virtual work experience programme
In order to gain insights into how firms and organisations might adapt to run a successful virtual or hybrid summer placement this year, Olivia Moore speaks to Burness Paull and CMS about the programmes they ran last year.
Applying for an entrance certificate? Here's what you need to know!
Our Careers and Outreach Coordinator, Lyndsey Thomson, shares the Education, Training and Qualifications team's top tips to getting your entrance certificate application right first time.
Advocacy focused Workshops: Advanced Level
These workshops focus on core skills for both your written and oral advocacy needs. Designed to assist solicitor advocates refine their techniques and enhance effectiveness in the course of their practice
Fertility Awareness Session: Recorded webinar (free)
Marco Gaudoin, Medical Director at GCRM Fertility, takes us through the facts about fertility. Perhaps often considered a private wellbeing matter, fertility concerns and issues and family planning can have a major impact on our lives, including at work. This event originally ran as part of our May 2021 Mental Health Awareness Week series.
