Law Society Of Scotland

The Law Society of Scotland has been granted up to three years to prepare for the introduction of business-level regulation for 1,200 law firms. The change is part of the Regulation of Legal Services (Scotland) Act 2025, which brings in sweeping reforms to the way the legal profession is regulated.

The Law Society of Scotland has issued a fraud warning after it was made aware of phishing emails purporting to be from the organisation. The email, highlighted by "a number of members", claimed that payment of their membership fees is overdue and invited them to reply to the email for further

The Law Society of Scotland has increased its recommended minimum pay rates for trainee solicitors, in recognition of persistent inflation and cost-of-living pressures. From 1 June 2024, the recommended minimum pay for trainee solicitors in Scotland will be:

Diversity data will be collected as part of the annual practising certificate (PC) renewal process for the first time this year. In order to support and advance the Law Society of Scotland’s equality and diversity work, solicitors will now be asked for pseudonymised information on their e

The Law Society of Scotland has recommended changes to the Scottish government's planning policy to improve efficiency and transparency of the planning process. Its Planning Law Committee ran a consultation last year which sought views and feedback on the policy.

A former director of Citizens Advice Edinburgh has been appointed to lead the Law Society of Scotland’s regulatory work. Craig Cathcart, senior lecturer at Queen Margaret University’s Business School, has been appointed convener of the Law Society’s Regulatory Committee.

Solicitors are to be honoured for their contribution to society as part of the Law Society of Scotland's 70th anniversary celebrations. The society is inviting nominations for honorary membership for outstanding service for the public good by a Scottish solicitor.