The Law Society of Scotland

🎉 Celebrating 75 Years of legal excellence! 🎉 As we wrap up our 75th anniversary year, we're delighted to share an end-of-year special, "Law Then & Now". Our series of interviews highlights the incredible journey of the Scottish legal profession, featuring insights from esteemed members like the Advocate General, Baroness Smith of Cluny KC and some of our newly qualified solicitors. Discover how the profession has evolved, broken down barriers in diversity and inclusion, and embraced technological advancements. Let's look forward to the next 75 years of innovation and excellence in law! ⚖️✨ Find out more ➡️ https://bit.ly/3ZZGgSd

📢 Professional Practice Update Our Professional Practice team has received numerous enquiries regarding the recent increase to the Additional Dwelling Supplement (ADS). This change has raised questions about its potential impact on previously agreed prices. In response to these concerns, the Convener of our Professional Practice Committee, Austin Lafferty, has written a blog exploring whether the ADS increase constitutes valid grounds for re-negotiating an agreed property price. For a better understanding of this complex issue, we encourage you to read the full blog here ➡️ https://bit.ly/49SeMRV

📢 Applications close on 3 January for our Paralegal Practice course created in partnership with Robert Gordon University. Want to learn more? In this special edition of Shaping Your Success, Ally Thomson, Director of Hey Legal, hosts a roundtable discussion diving into the course in more detail and highlighting the benefits to both paralegals and their employer. 📝 Apply now: https://bit.ly/3ZJoZgd 🎥 Watch the full video: https://bit.ly/3ZFhbLb

Legal aid is a cornerstone of justice, ensuring access to legal representation for those who cannot afford it. However, the system is under increasing strain. The number of solicitors offering legal aid has declined, and this is resulting in delayed cases and denied access for many who need it most. As professionals, we must acknowledge the impact of this crisis on vulnerable individuals and take collective action to safeguard access to justice. Sign our ledger to help make a difference to this growing crisis: https://bit.ly/4g76WpM #LegalAidMatters #LawSocietyScotland #EqualAccess #SupportLegalAid

Final weekend to donate to this year’s LawScot Foundation baublefest. We’re trying to reach a very special target for our 75th anniversary. Thanks for all your donations so far. And thanks to Elaine MacGlone for making the very special headgear for our baubles. https://lnkd.in/etXj3yHX

💼 Pensions are often overlooked in cases of divorce, but they should be viewed as a highly important matter. Join Caroline Gillespie, Partner at Weightmans, for an in-depth discussion on the laws governing the handling of pensions in divorce and dissolution and discover essential tips and tricks to better advise your clients. ⌛ Book now and save 20% ⬇️ https://bit.ly/4gJ57zu

⌛There are only 4 days left of Baublefest 2024⌛ We need your help to get us over the line to our £7.5k target! Help us reach our goal to support Lawscot Foundation scholars who have overcome significant challenges. Your donation, big or small, will fund three students for a year of their law degree. Donations of £100+ will be recognised with a bauble on our virtual tree and a spot on our donor list. Donate by December 23, and impact the lives of aspiring law students this festive season! 🎄 👇 https://bit.ly/3Vcb0wH

📝 Join us for an insightful session on third-party rights in contracts in Scotland, particularly focusing on construction law and related case law. Katherine Doran and Jonathan Gaskell, partners at DWF, will cover: 🔸 The evolution of the Contract (Third Party Rights) (Scotland) Act 2017 🔸 Recent updates to third-party rights created through case law 🔸 Collateral warranties involving third-party contractual rights Book now and save 20% 👇 https://bit.ly/3P1sSac

The number of practitioners registered to provide legal aid for children is in rapid decline. The Scottish Legal Aid Board (SLAB) has reported a 24% drop in solicitors on the children's legal aid register since 2020. Everyday, children come through the court system for a variety of reasons; children who have been separated from their parents or victims of crime. We are rapidly losing numbers of solicitors registered for children's legal aid. It's crucial that we continue to provide support for Scotland's children and help make any child who ends up in court feel safe and supported. Learn more about how you can help here: https://bit.ly/4g76WpM #LegalAidMatters #LawSocietyScotland #EqualAccess #SupportLegalAid

📉 Are you struggling with recruitment and retention? The CEO of Kara Connect Tobba Vigfusdottir, has shared 5 ways to retain Gen Z talent whilst positively impacting the wider culture of your firm and all the people who work there. Whether its creating a better work-life balance or a healthier working environment, Tobba stresses that "retaining Gen Z talent isn’t just about meeting their needs—it’s about future-proofing the industry." Find out how 👉 https://bit.ly/3ZQaY0j