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The use of AI in the justice system is here to stay and will not “spell the end of judges and lawyers”, the Lord President, Lord Pentland, has predicted.  Lord Pentland provided a unique insight into the benefits and risks of using the new technology in an address at the Royal Facul

The Lord President, Lord Pentland, will talk about the challenges of using AI in the justice system at an event being held by the Royal Faculty of Procurators in Glasgow (RFPG) this evening. He will provide a unique insight into the risks and benefits of using the new technology, saying: “As h

City of Glasgow College has beaten Glasgow University to win the 2026 Sheriff Principal's Mooting Competition at the Royal Faculty of Procurators in Glasgow (RFPG).

The Royal Faculty of Procurators in Glasgow had one of its busiest ever events last week for the visit of Lord Doherty, a justice of the Supreme Court. More than 100 guests packed into the Faculty’s city centre venue to hear a speech from Lord Doherty about the inner workings of the UK’s

Lord Doherty, a justice of the Supreme Court, will provide unique insight about the work of the court during its historic visit to Glasgow this week. This is the first time the court will sit in Glasgow, and only the fifth time the court has heard cases outside of London.

This year's Lord Rodger Memorial Lecture at the Royal Faculty of Procurators in Glasgow will be delivered by Lord Doherty, a justice of the Supreme Court, as part of the court's historic sitting in Glasgow. A drink's reception will follow the conclusion of the evening's formalities, hosted in the Ro

The first semi-final of the 2026 edition of the Sheriff Principal's Mooting Competition will take place on Wednesday. Teams from The University of Glasgow and Glasgow Caledonian University will compete in a moot presided over by a distinguished sheriff. The teams will be made up of two first or seco

30 April - 5:30pm The Royal Faculty of Procurators in Glasgow (RFPG) seeks musicians, artists and creatives of all kinds, as we plan to bring back our highly successful showcase, highlighting the immense talent in Scotland's legal community.

The Royal Faculty of Procurators in Glasgow is seeking views on how best it should communicate with members. The 2026 Communications Survey is short and focused and asks how you prefer to hear from the RFPG and what information you find most useful.

The Royal Faculty of Procurators in Glasgow hosted His Excellency, Mr Ulan Djusupov, the ambassador of the Kyrgyz Republic to the UK, during his official visit to Scotland on Monday. The meeting, held in the historic Faculty Hall, brought together leading figures from Scotland's legal and internatio

The Royal Faculty of Procurators in Glasgow, one of Scotland’s most historic professional membership bodies, has appointed John Bett as its new dean. Mr Bett, a partner and head of dispute resolution and litigation at Lindsays, steps up to the role from vice-dean, a position he has held for th

The Royal Faculty of Procurators, with its rich heritage and commitment to legal education, proudly presents the Sheriff Principal's Mooting Competition, which is returning this April and May following the success of last year's inaugural moot. In the first semi-final teams from the City of Glasgow

Paul Tweed, an international libel lawyer to the rich and famous, is to speak in Glasgow at an event organised by the Royal Faculty of Procurators at their premises on Wednesday 19 March at 5.30pm. The event qualifies for CPD and non-members of the RFPG can book places. Paul’s client list incl

The Royal Faculty of Procurators in Glasgow welcomes you to an evening of intellect, camaraderie, and friendly competition at the Objectable Quiz! Dust off your thinking caps and gather your colleagues for an unforgettable evening of legal brilliance, laughter, and the quest for the coveted Royal Fa

From Burns to Mackintosh to Capaldi, Scotland has been home to some of the world's most celebrated poets, artists and musicians. The Royal Faculty of Procurators in Glasgow is aware of many members who practise their creativity with brush or plectrum with the same prodigious flair as they do their d