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The rule of law is a fundamental component of a functioning democracy that must be protected, the Law Society of Scotland has told a House of Lords inquiry. The society has provided written evidence to the House of Lords Constitution Committee inquiry into the rule of law, stating that it is a funda

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Proposals for new Law Society of Scotland rules aim to increase protections for people who have set up trusts with solicitors. The new rules, which will be considered by members at the Law Society’s annual general meeting in June, would require law firms to ensure they maintain a central recor

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The Law Society of Scotland has warned a Holyrood inquiry of a looming ‘cliff edge’ for legal aid provision, with action urgently needed to ensure access to justice. Pat Thom, co-convener of the Law Society’s Legal Aid Committee, gave evidence this morning to the Equalities, Human

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Solicitor Ben Kemp has been appointed to become the new chief executive officer of the Law Society of Scotland. Mr Kemp will join the Law Society in August from the professional body which represents and regulates actuaries, the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA), where he has worked primaril

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An early career solicitor at a global travel company and a trainee specialising in intellectual property and data protection have been crowned the Law Society of Scotland’s In-house Rising Stars. Jamila Archibald, senior counsel at Trip.com Group, won in the "Solicitor with up to 5 years' PQE"

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The Law Society of Scotland is increasing its recommended minimum pay for trainee solicitors by five per cent in response to economy-wide wages growth and inflationary pressures. From 1 June 2025, the recommended rate for trainees in Scotland will be £24,840 for first-year trainees and £

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Legal aid deserts continue to grow as solicitors working on civil matters abandon the system, the Law Society of Scotland has warned a parliamentary inquiry. The assessment is contained in the Law Society’s submission to an inquiry into civil legal assistance by the Scottish Parliament’s

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Law Society of Scotland executive director Kevin Lang has been appointed as its interim chief executive. Currently executive director of external relations at the Law Society, he will take up the interim post when Diane McGiffen steps down from Monday, 28 April.

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The Law Society of Scotland has furthered its commitment to sustainability by partnering with the global climate network, the Legal Sustainability Alliance (LSA). Building on the Law Society’s sustainability hub, the partnership with the not-for-profit organisation offers Scottish solicitors a

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Nominations are now open to join the Law Society of Scotland’s decision-making body to represent solicitors across Scotland. Joining the Law Society’s Council allows you to influence important decisions, contribute to key pieces of work and represent and support local solicitors.

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The Law Society of Scotland has said it will ensure a newly launched Holyrood inquiry understands the extent of the crisis in civil legal aid, and the changes required to restore the system. The Scottish Parliament’s Equalities, Human Rights and Civil Justice Committee yesterday launched a cal

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A senior paralegal in Edinburgh has become the first person to receive the Law Society of Scotland’s new paralegal accreditation in banking and finance. Ann Clark, who works at Lindsays LLP, received the accreditation earlier this month after demonstrating detailed knowledge of processes, comm

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