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The Faculty of Advocates' mini-devilling scheme has been praised again this year, with students who took part saying they would definitely recommend it to others. This is the third consecutive year this 10-week programme has been available to students studying towards a diploma in professional legal

The University of Dundee's forensic science research hub is reportedly still under threat despite a new recovery plan which was said to rule out compulsory redundancies. The university has launched a "collective consultation" with staff of the Leverhulme Research Centre for Forensic Science, The Cou

Proposed legislation allowing the Scottish government to intervene in deer management in the name of "nature restoration" should be made clearer, rural businesses have said.

Scottish law firms Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie LLP (WJM) and Davidson Chalmers Stewart have announced the completion of a historic merger. The combined firm has a headcount of over 200, including 46 partners, working across Glasgow, Edinburgh, Inverness, Dunblane and Galashiels – supporte

An enormous anti-Trump protest artwork has been etched into the beach next to the US president's Turnberry golf course. The sand art, measuring 55 metres by 40 metres, was created by Greenpeace UK to mark 100 days of Donald Trump's second stint in the White House.

The outgoing Scottish Public Services Ombudsman (SPSO) has called for legislative reform to improve accountability in public services, including by scrapping the requirement for complaints to be made in writing. Rosemary Agnew, who is preparing to step down after eight years in the role, has repeate

A toolkit for ensuring that human rights are at the heart of United Nations development programmes (UNDPs) has been produced by experts including a law professor at the University of Strathclyde. Professor Alan Miller is among four lead authors of the HRBA (Human Rights-Based Approach) To Developmen

The Law Society of Scotland has formally welcomed 71 new solicitors to the profession at an admissions ceremony in central Edinburgh.

Shepherd and Wedderburn has promoted Gavin Charlton to partner and Pamela Binnie and Roddy Forgie to legal director. Mr Charlton began his career at the firm in 2007 as a trainee, qualifying into the employee share incentives team in 2009.

Clyde & Co has announced three senior promotions in Scotland, with Natalie Gibb and Claire Raftery made partner and Kimberley Mitchell promoted to legal director. Ms Gibb joined the firm in 2011 as a trainee solicitor in the Edinburgh office.

Brodies LLP has appointed seven new partners in its latest round of internal promotions. Private client lawyers Nadine Walton and Stewart Gibson step up to partner, as do construction law expert Amy Pairman, banking and finance lawyer Peter Brading, rural business and natural capital specialist Andr

Legal Workflow Automation is No Longer Optional for Law Firms. New technologies and modern workplace models transforming how firms operate. In fact, 81% of law firms plan to ramp up their use of legal automation tools - especially case management software - by 2026.

Burges Salmon has promoted four of its Edinburgh-based lawyers, with Claire Logue becoming partner and Lauren Winters, Penny Shannon and Helen Woodford becoming directors. The independent UK law firm has appointed a total of 13 new partners and 19 new directors with effect from 1 May 2025 in its lar

New figures reveal a seven per cent increase in the number of community payback orders (CPOs) issued in Scotland compared to a year ago. A new publication from Scotland's chief statistician covers the changes in rates of progression during and after the Covid-19 pandemic, information on the number o

A famous ad campaign which discouraged viewers from pirating films on the basis they "wouldn't steal a car" may have used a stolen font. Bluesky users investigating which font was used in the ads, which were ubiquitous in the early 2000s, unearthed evidence that it was an "illegal clone" of a copyri