Record admissions to WS Society

Keeper of the Signet Lady Elish Angiolini LT KC WS presided and mingled with new members and their guests in the Signet Library. Surprise guest Professor Charlie Rose from the US gave a mock opening statement to the jury as an insight into US trial advocacy.

At the ceremony, society treasurer Tony Jones KC WS said the WS Society stood for honour, integrity and loyalty to the rule of law. Chief executive Robert Pirrie WS added: “Professional and person interaction outside of office life is so important for lawyers. It broadens the mind and fosters the human touch.”