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Sarah Hutchinson Barbri International, the legal education company that prepares lawyers for the US bar exams has reported a surge in demand as young UK solicitors seek out a global future after the Brexit vote.

The latest of a series of new Senators of the College of Justice has been installed in traditional fashion, taking the judicial title,Lady Carmichael. Ailsa Carmichael QC, was sworn in by the Lord President, Lord Carloway, in the First Division courtroom.

The trial of a company blamed for the death of a six-year-old boy, which has still not commenced five years after his death, will be delayed even further after the presiding sheriff withdrew, citing connections to the company directors. Aidan Yule, or Sands, from Dundee, was found unconscious at the

A Russian lawyer is taking his ex-girlfriend to court in a bid to have her return the cash he spent on a couple's holiday in Crimea. Nikolai Zyablikov, 38, who is suing Nina Zgurskaya, 29, brought meticulously categorised receipts for flowers, food and drinks to district court in the Siberian city o

A charity chief in Aberdeen has been awarded an MBE for her services to disadvantaged children and young adults in Scotland. Lady Catto is chairwoman and a trustee of the charity VSA, which works to provide care and support to strengthen the future of young children and adults through a variety of s

Donald Trump, presumptive Republican nominee in the US presidential election, was left embarrassed after it emerged his lawyer has donated thousands of dollars to opponent Hillary Clinton's campaign. Trump is currently embroiled in legal action over the now-defunct Trump University, in which he's re

'Call for action as 1 in 4 GP practices has a vacancy'. So said The Herald a few weeks ago. And it is interesting to note the deified medical profession is now suffering from a similar set of factors as we in the legal profession have experienced. Let me explain.

A man who was born severely disabled as a result of incest has won the right to claim compensation. The Upper Tribunal ruled that Y, 28, whose mother was raped by her father, was eligible for compensation under the Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme.

Andrew Stewart QC has been installed as a Senator of the College of Justice, taking his place on the bench with the judicial title Lord Ericht. The Lord Justice Clerk, Lady Dorrian, presided over the ceremony in the First Division courtroom in Parliament House today.

Kenneth Campbell QC In a presentation to a special EU referendum event organised by the Advocates Group on European Union Law (AGEUL), Kenneth Campbell QC outlined some of the legal issues which would arise in the event of a “remain” vote.

Cat MacLean Cat MacLean writes about barriers to justice and other difficulties in litigating against banks.

The installation of Alistair Clark QC, as a Senator of the College of Justice has taken place, with Lady Dorrian, the Lord Justice Clerk, welcoming him to the bench with the title, Lord Clark. Lady Dorrian, who presided over a 14-strong bench at the ceremony in the First Division courtroom in Parlia

Kerry Norval Kerry Norval writes about the recent controversy surrounding a woman who was sent home from work because of her footwear and asks whether existing provisions already give employees a right of redress.

The Scottish Episcopal Church is set to become the first church in the UK to allow its clergy to conduct same-sex church weddings, The Times reports. Scotland's third-largest church will take a vote on its position on Thursday 9 June.

Iain Nicol