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The better path?

The legal profession in England & Wales is coming to appreciate aspects of our model in Scotland

Inside view from Down Under

New South Wales commissioner tells of ABS experience

Constitution reform now a priority

Proposals are about to go to consultation - look out for the next e-bulletin

Voting isn't over yet

Crucial that solicitors play their part in referendum and AGM

Positive vibes from our MSPs

Legal Services Bill stage 1 debate recognised the Society's positive contribution to the process

Voting for change

A vote for legal services reform is a vote to help keep the profession in charge of its destiny

A time to listen

Complaints Commission projections have been well wide of the mark so far

Half-time report

President's report on what was achieved during the 2009 part of his term

Past, present and future: a Christmas reflection

The Society is working to achieve its vision for itself and for the solicitors' profession

A case stated

Positive feedback from the Justice Committee hearing shows respect in which the Society is held

Two sides of the coin

Access to justice summit for disabled people hears of the best, and worst cases, but offers hope

Looking for long term gain

Launch of Fife Law Centre reminds us of the need for secure funding for essential advice

The lot of the trainee

Debate on exploitation highlights some serious issues

Gill: time for action

Lord Gill consulted extensively on his civil courts review and we should press ahead with his recommendations

Across the great divide

A Harpers man honouring Joe Beltrami is a metaphor for the profession pulling together

Inside view

How work experience at the Society convinced one young student that he wants to be a solicitor

Opportunity knocks – US style

Scots and American lawyers in New York and Chicago are open to ideas for building links

Bucking the "elitism" trend

Engaging with schools and universities enables the Society to widen access to the Scottish profession

Hong Kong – a place to do business

Society's breakfast briefing shows the opportunities on offer

Debaters give us confidence – and a challenge

Quality of the Society's Donald Dewar competition final shows that Scotland has talent for the future – can the profession benefit?

Taking concerns seriously

The Society must be seen to be listening to, and working for, its members following the support shown at yesterday's AGM

How far can we cut the PC fee?

Solicitors should consider the level of representation and service they want from the Society

Conference impressions

A successful reception at Edinburgh Castle yesterday was followed by a stirring start to the 60th anniversary conference from the two leading law officers

Lesson from a much valued status

The Society hopes to strengthen the links with members abroad, who still value their "brand"

Staff have needs too

Legal firms are adopting pragmatic responses to the present economic difficulties, but these should focus as much on the needs of staff as on the structure of the business

Four heads better than one

UK and Irish law societies sharing ideas to help members through recession

Impressions of a Homecomer

First thoughts of the Society's new Chief Executive, Lorna Jack

Legal aid savings should be reinvested

Readers of the Scottish Legal Aid Board's annual report should look beyond the headline figures

High Street Conference feedback

Event to boost smaller firms provided a "positive view of the future"

Newly-qualifieds are cause for confidence

Sense of optimism at largest Admissions Ceremony of recent times

Mind mapping the profession

Enterprise Minister comes up with a new way to identify business solutions

Recovery begins at home – but abroad is relevant too

Reply to comment on "Our business future" post

Hard times on the high street

The conference on 29 November aims to share ideas on dealing with the economic situation

Our business future

Now is the time to position the profession to take advantage of a future business upturn

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