The Law Society of Scotland is notifying its members that the grace period for the Registers of Scotland (RoS) rejection fee is ending. From Monday 9 February, firms will be charged a £30 rejection fee for failed applications to RoS.
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The Law Society of Scotland has reported a rise in the number of traineeships available for aspiring solicitors. Following a slight decrease the previous year, an 11 per cent rise in the number of traineeships started in 2013/14 indicates improving prospects for Scotland’s future lawyers.
Solicitors who aren’t PVG registered and who wish to be on the Scottish Legal Aid Board’s 2015-16 Children’s Duty Scheme are being advised to apply now to avoid missing the deadline. Anyone not a member of the PVG Scheme and without SLAB as a registered body on their record cannot be on the sc
The Independent Review of the Regulation of Legal Services in Scotland has launched a call for evidence. The review has been established by the Scottish government with the aim to fulfil its manifesto commitment to “take forward a consultation to review the regulation of the legal profession in Sc
The Crown Office must address the high numbers of alleged victims 'who disengage' from the criminal justice process, according to Scotland's prosecution watchdog. The Inspectorate of Prosecution in Scotland has today published a thematic report on the investigation and prosecution of sexual crimes.
Lord Carloway A legal conference hosted by Justice for Children (JFC) will today hear calls for major reforms to the treatment of child witnesses in Scotland.
Caitlin O'Donnell, The Scotch Whisky Association has appointed Caitlin O'Donnell, as legal counsel, joining a team of lawyers specialising in safeguarding Scotland's national drink.
Perthshire Highland Games Junior Heavyweights with Colin Emslie Thorntons has agreed to provide sponsorship to Perthshire Highland Games, which includes 14 separate events across the county of Perthshire over the next four months.
Golden Plover Award: Winners with all representatives Lindsays is the proud sponsor of the 2016 Golden Plover Award and, in association with The Heather Trust and the Game and Wildlife Conservation Trust (Scotland), are delighted to announce that The Hopes Estate near Gifford is the well-deserved wi
Brian Inkster Crofting law expert Brian Inkster (pictured) has called for an urgent investigation into the operation of the Crofting Commission after it made a U-turn on their stance in respect of Mangersta Common Grazings.
Michael Matheson The number of offenders in Scotland being tagged rather than jailed is increasing as the Scottish government signals “bold” moves to “redefine custody”.
Brian Moore Maclay Murray & Spens LLP (MMS) is advising British Polythene Industries plc (BPI) on its proposed recommended £261 million takeover by RPC Group plc(RPC), which was announced today.
Glen Gilson Glen Gilson, managing partner and founder of Gilson Gray, spoke to SLN assistant editor Kapil Summan about the rapid growth of Scotland’s youngest full-service law firm.
Lord Justice Fulord Senior judges in England have called for a review to the right to have a jury in trials for thefts, burglaries and minor assaults.
Rob Marrs The Law Society of Scotland is running a series of free member events on Wednesday 22 June on the topic of "returning to work".
